Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew (Printable Version)

Savory mushroom stew with cashews, fresh herbs, and tender potatoes in a flavorful vegetable broth.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dried and Fresh Mushrooms

01 - 14 g dried shiitake mushrooms
02 - 680 g mixed fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced, woody stems removed

→ Herbs and Aromatics

03 - 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
04 - 5 garlic cloves, 3 minced and 2 whole
05 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped

→ Vegetables

06 - 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced into coins or half-moons
07 - 680 g yellow potatoes, cut into large, even pieces

→ Liquids and Seasonings

08 - 240 ml boiling water
09 - 3 to 4 cups (720-960 ml) vegetable broth
10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus additional 1 teaspoon
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
12 - 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
13 - 2 teaspoons mellow white miso (optional)

→ Nuts and Seeds

14 - 55 g raw cashews (can substitute raw sunflower seeds)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine dried mushrooms and rosemary in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and allow to steep.
02 - Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and fresh mushrooms, cooking for 8 minutes with occasional stirring. When mushrooms release moisture and begin sizzling, sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
03 - Stir in the carrots and minced garlic; cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, maintaining moistness from mushroom juices.
04 - Transfer the soaked mushrooms and rosemary, along with the steeping liquid, into a high-speed blender. Add raw cashews and the two whole garlic cloves. Blend until completely smooth.
05 - Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, blended mixture, and 720 ml vegetable broth into the pot. If needed, use additional broth to rinse the blender and pour contents back into the pot. Ensure potatoes are submerged.
06 - Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are barely fork tender, approximately 10 minutes depending on size.
07 - Stir in balsamic vinegar; increase heat to return to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until the stew thickens and reduces slightly.
08 - Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning. If using miso, dissolve 2 teaspoons into about 80 ml of hot stew liquid, then stir back into pot. Serve hot alongside crusty bread and a fresh salad.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use a high-speed blender for a creamy texture. Miso is optional but adds depth.

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