Quick Mushroom and White Bean Stew

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Mushrooms, Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups sliced fresh white mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
  • 2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes , cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans , drained and divided
  • fresh thyme sprig

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat oil.

  2. Saute mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme for about 7 minutes or until onion is tender and mushrooms are slightly golden; stir often.

  3. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes with liquid and white wine.

  4. Bring mixture to a boil.

  5. Lower heat, cover and let simmer for 15 mintues.

  6. In a bowl, mash 1 cup cannellini beans, with a potato masher, until smooth; add to stew pot.

  7. Add in the remaining beans; stir to combine.

  8. Cook until heated through; season with salt/pepper if desired.

  9. Serve with steamed rice and garnish with fresh thyme.

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