Mushroom Stew
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This mushroom stew is one of my go to meals when I want something hearty and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, and it's incredibly budget friendly since mushrooms are so affordable. What I love most is how nutritious it is, especially with all those mushrooms packed with immune boosting vitamins and minerals. The vegetables create such a rich, satisfying broth that you'll forget this is actually vegetarian. It's the kind of dish that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500 gmixed mushrooms(chopped)
- 1onion(diced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2carrot(cut into chunks)
- 2celery(diced)
- 300 gpotato(cubed)
- 1000 mlvegetable broth
- 30 gtomato paste
- 5 gfresh thyme
- 1bay leaf
- 30 mlolive oil
- to tastesalt and black pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Tip: Soften the onions first to build a flavorful base for your stew.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Tip: Don't stir too frequently—let the mushrooms develop color for deeper flavor.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
Tip: The potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork when fully cooked.
- 6
Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving.
Tip: Taste as you go—mushrooms vary in intensity, so adjust seasoning to your preference.
- 7
Ladle the hot stew into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread or a side salad.
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