Simple Vegan Irish Stew

sunflower oil (or other light vegetable oil)

Spanish onion, finely sliced

med-large leeks, sliced into rounds

med-large stalks celery, finely diced

fresh thyme leaves (or ½tsp dried)

large bay leaf

medium carrots, cut into chunks

new or baby potatoes, cut in half (note 1)

(c.6 cups) vegetable broth

(c.5¼ oz) dried soya chunks/soy curls (note 2) 

fresh parsley, chopped