Mushroom And Root Vegetable Potpie Recipe

Name: Mushroom And Root Vegetable Potpie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried morel mushrooms (1/2 oz.); 2 cups vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth; 1 pound fresh mushrooms such as common, chanterelle, oyster, pompon, porcini, portabella, and shiitake (1 to 4 kinds); 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1/2 cup chopped shallots; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage; 1 head fennel (about 4 in. wide); 1 1/2 pounds red thin-skinned potatoes (1 to 1 1/2 in. wide), scrubbed and cut in half; 3 turnips (2 1/2 to 3 in. wide), rinsed, peeled, and cut into eighths; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 cup chopped spinach; Salt and pepper

Bake this irresistible Mushroom And Root Vegetable Potpie at home. Made with morel mushrooms, vegetable, mushrooms and butter. Easy step-by-step instruc…

This Mushroom And Root Vegetable Potpie relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter or margarine, chopped shallots, dried thyme and dried rubbed sage. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 461 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

Whether you're rounding off a family dinner, bringing a treat to a gathering, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this Mushroom And Root Vegetable Potpie delivers. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and add a scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream for an extra-special finish.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried morel mushrooms (1/2 oz.)
2 cups vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 pound fresh mushrooms such as common, chanterelle, oyster, pompon, porcini, portabella, and shiitake (1 to 4 kinds)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 head fennel (about 4 in. wide)
1 1/2 pounds red thin-skinned potatoes (1 to 1 1/2 in. wide), scrubbed and cut in half
3 turnips (2 1/2 to 3 in. wide), rinsed, peeled, and cut into eighths
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped spinach
Salt and pepper

1
Put morels in a microwave-safe bowl; add broth and heat in a microwave oven on full power (100%) until steaming, 6 to 8 minutes. Let stand until morels are pliable, at least 10 minutes.
2
As morels soak, discard any dirt and debris from fresh mushrooms; trim and discard bruised spots and discolored stem ends (including stems from shiitakes). Quickly immerse mushrooms in water and swish to wash, then lift out and drain (avoid saturating them; they are like sponges). Cut mushrooms wider than 1 inch into 1/4-inch-thick lengthwise slices; leave smaller ones whole.
3
Melt butter in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Add fresh mushrooms, shallots, thyme, and sage; stir often until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, with your hand, squeeze morels in broth to release grit. Lift out and squeeze dry. Carefully pour morel soaking broth into a glass measure without disturbing sediment; leave sediment behind and discard. Measure soaking liquid; if there's less than 1 3/4 cup, add enough water to make this amount. Pour into frying pan. Rinse bowl, return morels to it, cover generously with water, and squeeze morels in water to release any remaining grit. Lift out and squeeze dry; discard water. Add morels to frying pan and heat until simmering.
5
Rinse fennel; trim off and discard stalks (reserving feathery green leaves), stem end, and bruised spots. Thinly slice fennel head crosswise. Chop 1/4 cup feathery leaves and reserve a few sprigs (discard remainder); cover separately and chill.
6
In a 4 1/2-quart or larger electric slow-cooker, combine fennel, potatoes, and turnips. Pour hot mushroom mixture over vegetables; add wine. Cover and cook until vegetables are very tender when pierced, 5 to 5 1/2 hours on low, 4 to 4 1/2 hours on high.
7
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream. Turn cooker to high. Add cornstarch mixture, reserved chopped fennel leaves, and spinach; stir occasionally until sauce is bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Spoon mushroom-vegetable stew into deep soup bowls (about 2-cup capacity). With a wide spatula, set a hot gruyere pastry on stew in each bowl. Garnish, if desired, with reserved sprigs of green fennel leaves.
9
Nutritional analysis per serving without pastry.

461

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried morel mushrooms (1/2 oz.), 2 cups vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth, 1 pound fresh mushrooms such as common, chanterelle, oyster, pompon, porcini, portabella, and shiitake (1 to 4 kinds), 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Mushroom And Root Vegetable Potpie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
461 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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