How to Make Mushroom Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite warms the soul like a hearty and savory mushroom stew. This classic dish is a perfect combination of earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and tender vegetables, all simmered together in a rich and flavorful broth. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for a dinner party, this mushroom stew is sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about mushroom stew is its versatility. You can use a variety of different mushrooms, such as button ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ ounce dried mushrooms (such as porcini)
  • 1 cup hot water, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms, cut into bite size pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 quart vegetable stock, or as needed
  • 8 ounces instant polenta
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place dried mushrooms in a small bowl with enough hot water to cover; let stand 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms; reserve liquid.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in garlic, thyme, and cloves; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir fresh mushrooms and soaked dried mushrooms into onion mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir tomatoes and reserved mushroom liquid into mushroom mixture; simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil; whisk in polenta. Cook polenta, whisking constantly, until polenta is thick and stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Divide polenta into 4 bowls; ladle mushroom stew over polenta and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 988mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1383mg