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Slow Cooker Wild Mushroom Medley

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This cozy wild mushroom medley is a comforting, earthy stew made easy in the slow cooker. Packed with a blend of fresh and dried mushrooms, aromatic veggies, and creamy richness, it’s perfect for chilly nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
  • 2 oz dried porcini mushrooms (soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, then drained)
  • 4 oz oyster mushrooms, torn into bite-sized pieces (optional)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (just before serving)

Instructions

  1. Place dried porcini mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 20 minutes. Clean and slice fresh mushrooms so they are roughly the same size.
  2. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic.
  3. Optional: In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking another 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer sautéed veggies (or raw, if skipping sauté), all mushrooms (including drained porcini), salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, white wine, and vegetable broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until mushrooms are tender and vegetables are soft.
  6. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs (if using fresh). Stir in crème fraîche (or coconut cream) and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Notes

For vegan, use olive oil and coconut cream. You can substitute any mix of mushrooms you have on hand. Sautéing veggies before slow cooking adds depth of flavor but is optional. If stew is too thick, add broth; if too thin, cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Leftovers keep well and taste even better the next day.

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Keywords: wild mushroom stew, slow cooker, vegetarian, comfort food, gluten-free, cozy dinner, mushroom medley, easy family meal

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