Caramelized Mushroom and Turmeric Stew

Name: Caramelized Mushroom and Turmeric Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 small white cabbage (16 ounces / 454 grams); 1 medium yellow onion (10 ounces / 283 grams); 2 cups baby bella mushrooms (8 ounces / 227 grams); 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons salted butter (divided); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Diamond Crystal kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 13.5-ounce cans of chickpeas or white beans (drained and rinsed); 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or 2 1/2 tablespoons Better than Bouillon vegetable base, dissolved in 8 cups of water); 1/2 cup uncooked farro; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (whisked together with 1/2 cup water); Chopped dill and scallions

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

I love this simple, healthy (hearty!) stew in the winter. It starts with caramelizing mushrooms and frizzling onions, maximizing both of their flavors. Turmeric and cumin join the mix, which add a warming quality to the stew. The secret to the broth's silkiness is a quick cornstarch slurry, which makes this feel rich and filling to the very last bite.

Updated at: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:23:59 GMT