Vegetarian Cream Stew

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Vegetarian Cream Stew, a hearty and wholesome dish brimming with tender vegetables and a luxuriously creamy broth. Packed with earthy mushrooms, sweet carrots, velvety potatoes, and bright green peas, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors. Gently thickened with a milk-based roux and enriched with a touch of heavy cream, every spoonful strikes the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Infused with aromatic thyme and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this veggie-forward take on classic cream stew is a true crowd-pleaser. Ideal for weeknight dinners or a chilled evening, it's rich in flavor, easy to make, and sure to warm your soul!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 150 grams mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

📝 Instructions

11 steps

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

2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and sliced celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to cook for another 3 minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.

6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

7. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and milk until smooth.

8. Stir the flour mixture into the pot and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the stew to thicken.

9. Add the frozen peas, heavy cream, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.

10. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (651.3g)

Calories		557
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		33.2 g	43%
	Saturated Fat	15.6 g	78%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g
Cholesterol		72 mg	24%
Sodium		1163 mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate		48.8 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	8.5 g	30%
	Total Sugars	16.3 g
Protein		13.7 g	27%
Vitamin D		1.6 mcg	8%
Calcium		223 mg	17%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		1254 mg	27%

*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: 1199 cal (54.4%%)

Protein: 221 cal (10.0%%)

Carbs: 786 cal (35.6%%)