Suzie’s Mushroom Stew

Delicious and hearty stew. Wonderful in the summer with fresh ingredients. Or make a large pot to take the chill off a fall day.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 15 minutes   Cook Time: 35-40 minutes  

Ingredients

Mushroom Stew

5 T butter
1 T olive oil
1 c tomato juice (or fresh puree)
2 c cut up tomatoes
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
2 cloves minced garlic (use more)
1 ½ lb chopped mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ c red wine
2 T flour
salt & pepper to taste
1 c chicken broth

Directions

In medium sized saucepan melt 2 T butter & olive oil. Add bay leaves and onions. Sauté until onions are golden, stir in garlic and sauté one more minute. Stir in flour and lower heat. Cook for several minutes on low but stir constantly. Add broth and tomato juice. Stir with whisk to remove all lumps. Add peeled tomatoes.

In another larger pot. Sauté mushrooms in 3 T of butter. Add thyme over high heat. Then all the other ingredients. Turn down heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add wine and stir for one minute. Serve with crusty bread.

Categories: Other Soups & Stews, Soups & Stews

Submitted by: kellyb on May 18, 2010