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Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew

Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew for Ultimate Comfort and Flavor

Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew brings warmth and comfort with creamy beans, earthy mushrooms, and tender potatoes, perfect for cold days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Substitute with olive oil if preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Yields ~2 cups when diced.
  • 1 pound Mushrooms (shiitake and cremini) Yields ~7 cups sliced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Sea Salt Season to taste.
  • Pepper Season to taste.
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari as needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
For the Stew
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) Yields ~3 cups.
  • 1 can White Beans (cannellini) Rinse before use.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (or flour)
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Milk (almond or other unsweetened types) Alternative dairy milks can also work.
For the Finish
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley (optional) For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt vegan butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and moisture is released.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in cornstarch, then add tamari or soy sauce and Dijon mustard. Mix well to combine.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Once potatoes are tender, fold in rinsed cannellini beans and dairy-free milk. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Adjust thickness by adding broth or dairy-free milk as needed. This stew tastes even better the next day!

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