Name: Rich and Savory Cream of Mushroom Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/2 large carrot, peeled and diced; 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 cup beef broth; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/3 cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Embark on a culinary journey with this Creamy Mushroom Stew, a symphony of earthy flavors elevated by a velvety smooth sauce. Perfect over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or served with crusty bread.

Follow The Directions

01

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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and diced carrots, cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

02

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Add the sliced white button and cremini mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until they begin to release their moisture, about 5 minutes.

03

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Stir in the frozen peas, minced garlic, and dried thyme, and continue cooking until the moisture from the mushrooms has mostly evaporated, about 4 minutes.

04

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Stir in the beef broth, dry sherry, soy sauce, and tomato paste, ensuring all ingredients are well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

05

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Pour in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined and the mixture begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes. If the stew becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, continue to simmer until reduced to your preference.

06

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Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot, over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or with crusty bread.

For a richer flavor, consider using a combination of mushroom varieties such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
Dry sherry can be substituted with dry marsala wine for a similar depth of flavor.
Adjust the amount of beef broth to achieve your preferred stew consistency.
Fresh thyme can be used in place of dried thyme. Use about 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme.
Serve immediately after garnishing to enjoy the freshness of the parsley.