[Game of Thrones Special Recipe] Harrenhal Vegetable Stew (2024)

"Winter is coming"..

"A Lannister always pays his debts"..

"When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die"..

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As someone who got into a reading habit pretty late (in her 20's), fantasy genre never appealed to me much. I read Harry Potter in parts and never touched The Lord of the Rings!. My natural inclination is towards fiction with either lots of drama (The Notebook) or suspense (The Thirteenth Tale). My book choices are pretty predictable and never-out-of-the-box. Then 3 years ago, I accidentally stumbled upon George R. R Martin's Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice & Fire series). It was an intimidating set of books with 1000+ pages each and very hesitatingly I started reading on my e-reader. The story of GoT, set in medieval times is filled with swords, sex, gothic creatures and characters hungry for power - always. There are too many Houses to remember and worst of all, as soon as you start liking a(ny) character, the author invariably kills it. Ugh. Anyhow, soon I found myself drawn into this fantasy world to such an extent, that it was very hard to get out. Every chapter had a cliff hanger at the end and it was impossible to resist NOT to read the next one.

Coming to today's recipe - Harrenhal Vegetable Stew,I have to say whether you are a fan of the show or not, itwill appeal to all. Just cut the veggies in season, dump everything into a stock pot and let it simmer. Store the rest in refrigerator and enjoy during those crazy weeknight dinners. (If you were me, while watching an episode of GoT). :-)

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One biggest perk of working in New York is that the nearby library is just 4 blocks away. Atleast once a week, I make time during my lunch time to go there and look for any favorites. During one such strolls, I stumbled upon this Unofficial guide to GoT recipes. Now, a hardcore fan can instantly relate to my excitement. My eyes lit up to see recipes from Sansa's Buttermilk biscuits (duly bookmarked for later) to Khaleesi's heart (no thanks!). I found myself leafing through the pages and simply lost track of time.

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My lucky find during the usual library strolling.

Most of the recipes, as one should expect have meat except for a handful of them. This Harrenhal Vegetable Stewwas one of them and looked extremely hearty. I decided to make some & blog today - April 12th when the Season 5 will be premiering on HBO. Wohoo!

Enjoy!


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Harrenhal Vegetable Stew


Adapted from The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook by Alan Kistler

Serves 6

Author's Note: Stews don't always need meat to be delicious - but empty revenge is never satisfying. Weasel (Arya) enjoys her barley stew well enough, but the score she decides to have settled is a bit thin. Still, this healthy meal of vegetables helps her mind renew its vigor for the dark work that lies ahead. (A Clash of Kings, Chapter 30 - Arya)

Ingredients:

1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can of crushed or diced tomaotes
1 carrot, sliced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup of barley rice (or barley)
8 cups of water (or vegetable broth for more flavor)
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp thyme
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Notes:

- Cut all vegetables into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly.
- Barley can be easily substituted with any grain of your choice: Brown rice, Farro, Cream of Wheat etc.
- Instead of fresh, frozen veggies can be used.
- Some bread and a drizzle of (flavored) oil on top with make this stew a delightful meal.

Preparation:

In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic. Once it starts to sizzle, saute onions until they are soft (3-5 minutes). Add rest of the fresh veggies - zucchini, bell peppers, carrot and celery. Mix everything and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low and add remaining ingredients - can of tomatoes, parsley, barley rice, thyme, salt & pepper and water (or broth).

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Cover and allow to cook for atleast 45 minutes, stirring occassionally.

Remove cover and cook for 10 more minutes. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Serve.

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FAQs

Does the vegetable soup buff stack in Skyrim? ›

Only the time doesn't stack. I just ate 5 vegetable soups and 10 venison soups now i'm getting 15 points of health and stamina regeneration per second for 12 minutes!

What vegetables are good in stew? ›

Let's hear it for the vegetables that are like the last hurrah in this hearty crowd-pleasing dish. Although I added carrots, little red potatoes, rutabaga and cremini mushrooms, you have plenty of options. Parsnip, turnip, pearl onions, squash and fennel will also work.

What is the best soup in Skyrim? ›

For Stamina users like Two-Handed warriors or stealthy rogues, Vegetable Soup and Venison Stew are the best choices among other cooked foods in Skyrim. The two pots of soup essentially provide the same benefits of restoring 1 point of Stamina and Heath per second for 12 minutes.

What happens if you don't poison the stew in Skyrim? ›

Poison or no poison, you're going to be forced to kill the emperor. If you use the poison, well he'll keel over from that. If you elect to not use it, he'll simply keep eating soup until you decide to kill him. Basically, the end result is the same no matter what.

What is the rarest ingredient in Skyrim? ›

  • The rarest Alchemy ingredient in Skyrim is the Jarrin Root.
  • It's supplied to you as part of the quest “To Kill an Emperor” - part of the Dark Brotherhood questline - and is given to you with the intention of using it to poison the Emperor.
Feb 17, 2023

Do food items Respawn in Skyrim? ›

Yes, food respawns. Go into Breezehome and take all the food.

What is the best food in Skyrim? ›

Skyrim: The Best Cooked Foods
  1. 1 Homecooked Meal. Ingredients: Unknown, cooked by spouses.
  2. 2 Beef Stew. Ingredients: Carrot, Garlic, Salt Pile, Raw Beef. ...
  3. 3 Lavender Dumpling. Ingredients: Snowberries, Sack of Flour, Lavender, Moon Sugar. ...
  4. 4 Elsweyr Fondue. ...
  5. 5 Garlic Bread. ...
  6. 6 Horker Stew. ...
  7. 7 Apple Dumpling. ...
  8. 8 Venison Stew. ...
Jul 9, 2022

Do haggling potions stack Skyrim? ›

Your stamina wont regen until most of the alcohol wears off. But potions do not stack unless they're restorative potions.

What is vegetable stew made of? ›

Ingredients & Substitutes

Onion, carrots, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash add flavor, freshness, and nutrients. Feel free to customize this stew recipe and add in different veggies. Garlic cloves add a delicious garlicky flavor. Diced tomatoes add moisture.

What vegetable thickens stew? ›

The most straightforward way to thicken soup is to puree the vegetables. Starchy vegetables in particular offer the most creaminess. Try with corn, parsnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, or yams. Blend half (for a chunkier texture) or all of the vegetables and liquid together.

What makes stew taste better? ›

If so here are some tips for making your stews tasty and have your family begging you for more!
  1. Choose your ingredients wisely. ...
  2. Start off with a good flavour base. ...
  3. Add vegetables. ...
  4. Add flavourings to taste. ...
  5. Add Herbs and/or Spices. ...
  6. Spices: (Optional) ...
  7. Add stock or wine/beer. ...
  8. Add thickeners.

Is there any point to cooking in Skyrim? ›

Food is just to make the game feel more realistic and a lot of people have made mods like iNeed in which you need to eat food,drink water and sleep. Vegetable Soup is an ok thing, It restores both health and stamina 1 point for 720 seconds.

What are the ingredients for the potage Le Magnifique? ›

Potage le Magnifique
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth.
  • 4 Cups Beef Broth.
  • 2½ Ounces Butter.
  • 1 Wooden Flagon of Flour.
  • 1 Cup Diced Carrots.
  • ½ Cup Diced Onions.

What is the vegetable soup in Skyrim anniversary edition? ›

In the game, you gather potato, cabbage, leek and tomato, and you've got a powerful dish that will give you +1 health and +1 stamina per second for 12 whole minutes.

What soup do they eat in the witches? ›

'Today there is green-pea soup to start with, and for the main course you have a choice of either grilled fillet of sole or roast lamb. '

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