Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
187 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew
Description
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew begins by steeping dried shiitake mushrooms with rosemary in boiling water to extract deep umami flavor. Fresh mushrooms sautéed with onion and garlic build a fragrant base, enriched by added carrots for sweetness and potatoes to provide body and texture. The steeped mushroom liquid, along with soaked cashew nuts and whole garlic cloves, is blended until smooth, forming the creamy component of the stew without dairy.
Combining the blended mixture with vegetable broth and adding the potatoes completes the stew, which simmers until the potatoes are just tender. The final dish is a thick, savory mushroom-forward stew featuring layers of earthy flavors from multiple mushroom varieties and herbs, balanced by the subtle acidity of balsamic vinegar and a touch of white miso or soy sauce.
The stew stores well in the refrigerator for several days and can be frozen for longer preservation. Using a high-speed blender helps achieve a smooth creaminess without needing to soak cashews overnight. This stew serves as a filling, vegan option for lunch or dinner, with a hearty texture and complex mushroom character.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce dried mushrooms I used shiitakes
- 2 teaspoons rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried, chopped, fresh
- 1 cup water boiling
- 5 cloves garlic mince 3 cloves and leave 2 whole, divided
- ⅓ cup cashew nuts sub raw sunflower seeds if needed, raw
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 ½ pounds mushroom remove any woody stems, mixed fresh, cut into thick/chunky slices
- 2 medium carrot peeled and cut into coins or half moons
- 1 ½ pounds yellow potato cut into large, equal-sized pieces
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons white miso or a dash of soy sauce/tamari, mellow, optional
Instructions
- Place the dried mushrooms and rosemary in a bowl, and cover with 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside to steep.
- Preheat a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook the onion and the fresh mushrooms for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a generous pinch of salt once you hear the mushrooms sizzling (releasing moisture). Add the carrots and minced garlic, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. The mixture should still be fairly moist from the mushrooms, not dry.
- Pour the steeped mushroom-rosemary mixture (including the water) into a high-speed blender (see Notes). Add the cashews and 2 whole cloves of garlic. Blend until completely smooth.
- To the soup pot add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, contents of the blender, and 3 cups broth. If needed, pour some broth into the blender to help remove all of the mushroom-cashew mixture.
- Make sure the potatoes are submerged, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the potatoes are barely fork tender, about 10 minutes (possibly less, depending on their size). Stir in the balsamic vinegar, and increase heat to return to a simmer. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes or until the stew has thickened and reduced slightly.
- Turn off the heat and taste for seasoning. If including miso, scoop about ⅓ cup of the liquid part of the stew into a bowl, whisk in the miso until dissolved, and add to the pot. Serve hot with crusty bread and a side salad.
Notes
- Soak cashews overnight or for 2 to 3 hours in hot water before blending if you don't have a high-speed blender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooled stew in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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