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Hearty Mushroom Stew (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)

Name: Hearty Mushroom Stew (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 large carrots, sliced; 3 cups mushrooms (cremini, button, or mix), sliced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp rosemary; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free); 1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch (for thickening); Salt & pepper to taste; Optional: splash of red wine (make sure it’s sulfite-free and vegan, if needed)

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

June 23, 2025 by Chef Molly

A cozy, umami-rich mushroom stew simmered with tender carrots, onions, and herbs in a savory broth. A perfect plant-based comfort meal.

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What You’ll Need:

2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, sliced
3 cups mushrooms (cremini, button, or mix), sliced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free)
1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch (for thickening)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: splash of red wine (make sure it’s sulfite-free and vegan, if needed)

Prepration for:Hearty Mushroom Stew (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)

Step 1/5

Sauté Aromatics

In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onions and sauté until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release their moisture, about 8 minutes.

Step 2/5

Flavor Base

Add tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes.

Step 3/5

Simmer

Pour in broth (and optional wine). Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes until carrots are tender.

Step 4/5

Thicken

In a small bowl, mix starch with a few tablespoons of water. Stir into the stew and let simmer 5 more minutes until thickened.

Step 5/5

Serve

Spoon into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Great over mashed potatoes, rice, or gluten-free noodles.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: Add lentils or white beans for protein. Stir in chopped kale or spinach at the end for greens. Make it spicy with chili flakes!

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