Argentinian-Style Chestnut and Mellow Mushroom Stew
A hearty stew originating from Argentina, featuring mellow mushrooms and chestnuts, simmered in a rich and savory broth.
Ingredients
- β2 cups mellow mushroomssliced
- β1 cup spring onionschopped
- β1 pound argentinian chestnutspeeled and sliced
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1 sprig thymefresh
- β2 leaves bay leavesfresh
- β4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the sliced mellow mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- 3
Add the chopped spring onions and cook until they start to soften.
- 4
Add the sliced argentinian chestnuts, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaves.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth, making sure that all the ingredients are covered.
- 6
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.