Dairy-Free Hearty Mushroom Stew

Warm up with a bowl of Dairy-Free Hearty Mushroom Stew, a comforting plant-based dish bursting with earthy flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines a medley of button, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth. The absence of dairy makes this stew a perfect option for vegans and those with dietary restrictions, while the addition of tomato paste enhances its umami depth. Ready in just over an hour, this hearty stew is as satisfying as it is nourishing. Serve it hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and let it become your go-to for cozy, dairy-free comfort food. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, it's proof that simplicity can be utterly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the sliced button, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced potatoes, tomato paste, fresh thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2341.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1338.4

Total Fat 53.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4841.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 220.0IU	0%
Calcium 359.1mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 6460.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 53.7%