Hearty Vegetable Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sliced onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• 1 cup celery, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• 4 cups mushrooms, cut into quarters
• 3 medium potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 (1 lb) can Tomato, undrained, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups cooked kidney beans (12 ounces)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup red wine