Description
A heartwarming bowl of comfort, this vegan mushroom stew combines earthy mushrooms with aromatic herbs in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish is easy to prepare and delightful for both family dinners and cozy nights in. Enjoy the robust flavors and nourishing ingredients that make every spoonful a warm hug for your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cremini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves (remove before serving)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Clean and chop all ingredients into uniform sizes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add mushrooms and veggies: Stir in sliced mushrooms, carrots, and celery; cook until mushrooms are tender (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in broth: Add vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Optional creaminess: Stir in coconut milk if desired for a creamy texture.
- Simmer & serve: Let stew simmer for at least 20 minutes. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg