Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will love this comforting mushroom stew, perfect for a winter day. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or buttered egg noodles.
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 (6-oz.) packages portabella mushrooms, sliced
2 (8-oz.) packages sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 (4-oz.) package mushroom blend (crimini, shiitake, oysters)
4 medium carrots
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (12-oz.) bottle dark beer or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.4 oz) package frozen pearl onions
1 (0.66-oz.) package Nature's Promise Organic Thyme
1 bay leaf
1 (24-oz.) package Nature's Promise Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, to serve
Chopped parsley, to serve