Description
Hearty white bean mushroom stew delivers comfort from northern Italian kitchens with rich, earthy flavors. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor warmth and depth in each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz / 425 g) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb (454 g) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake and cremini recommended)
- 1 lb (454 g) baby potatoes, cubed (~3 cups)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened almond or oat)
- 1 medium onion, diced (~2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps vegan butter (or substitute olive oil)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsps tamari or soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 0.75 tsp dried thyme
- 0.75 tsp dried rosemary
- 0.75 tsp sea salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt vegan butter in a large pot over medium heat, gently sweating onions until they become translucent and softened.
- Layer Flavors: Add mushrooms, thyme, and rosemary, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté until mushrooms release moisture and develop golden-brown caramelization, stirring consistently to prevent burning.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Introduce minced garlic, allowing its intense fragrance to infuse through the vegetable mixture for approximately 30 seconds.
- Thickening Stage: Dust cornstarch over sautéed vegetables, ensuring even coating. Incorporate tamari and Dijon mustard to elevate the flavor complexity.
- Liquid Integration: Pour vegetable broth into the pot, adding cubed potatoes. Bring to a robust boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes reach perfect tenderness, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Final Composition: Fold white beans and dairy-free milk into the stew, allowing the liquid to reduce and create a luxurious, creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, tamari, or mustard to align with personal taste preferences.
- Presentation: Ladle the warm, hearty stew into serving bowls, garnishing with delicate parsley sprigs to introduce a fresh, vibrant element to the dish.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Mushroom Magic: Use a mix of mushroom varieties like cremini and shiitake for deeper, more complex umami flavor and varied texture.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust seasonings gradually, adding salt and herbs incrementally to build layers of depth without overwhelming the delicate bean and potato base.
- Milk Moment: Choose a neutral-flavored dairy-free milk like unsweetened soy or oat to maintain the stew’s savory profile without introducing competing sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg