Nut-Free Hearty Mushroom Stew

Warm, comforting, and entirely nut-free, this Hearty Mushroom Stew is a rich and flavorful dish perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Bursting with the earthy goodness of button and cremini mushrooms, tender carrots, celery, and hearty potatoes, this vegan-friendly stew comes together with the perfect blend of dried herbs, soy sauce, and tomato paste for a savory, umami-packed base. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow simmer to develop deep, complex flavors, it’s an ideal one-pot recipe that’s both wholesome and satisfying. Serve it steaming hot alongside crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 400 grams button mushrooms, sliced
• 400 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots and celery, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the sliced button and cremini mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and reduced in size.

Step 6

Stir in the diced potatoes, mixing everything well.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Add the soy sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve the stew hot with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2726.6 grams (2726.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1316

Total Fat 40.00g	51%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6075mg	264%
Total Carbohydrate 207.20g	75%
Dietary Fiber 39.40g	141%
Total Sugars 54.30g
Protein 57.10g	114%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 417mg	32%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 7636mg	162%

*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: 25.4%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 58.5%