Provencal Mushroom And White Bean Stew Recipes

QUICK PROVENCAL MUSHROOM AND WHITE BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and herbe de Provence, and cook and stir until onion is very tender and mushrooms are slightly golden, about 8 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth, tomatoes (including liquid), and wine.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer to blend flavors, about 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of the beans until smooth; add to stew. Stir in remaining beans and heat until hot, about 8 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

PROVENCAL MUSHROOM AND WHITE BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme; cook & stir until onion is clear & mushrooms are slightly golden - about ten minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes and their liquid, and wine. Bring to a boil; cover, lower heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes (or more if deeper color & flavor are desired). Remove about one cup beans after draining them & put in a small bowl; mash until smooth. Add to the stew & mix well to thicken. Stir in the remaining whole beans and heat through. Serve hot with fresh ground pepper to taste.