Description
A cozy and rustic French-inspired stew made with browned sausage, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety apple cider broth. This comforting dish brings together sweet and savory notes in perfect harmony for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup apple cider (non-alcoholic)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add sausage slices and brown them until golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until soft and translucent, then stir in garlic and carrots.
- Add mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf, and cook until the mushrooms are tender.
- Return the sausage to the pot and pour in stock and cider.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy warm with bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter version.
- For a dairy-free stew, substitute the cream with coconut milk.
- The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Reheat gently on the stove and add a splash of stock if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sausage mushroom stew, breton cider stew, french rustic dinner, comfort food, cozy recipes