• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup seitan, cubed (optional)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing
• Instructions:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
  2. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add shiitake mushrooms and seitan, if using. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45