Japanese Cream Stew (White Stew)

Name: Japanese Cream Stew (White Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (2–4 pieces; the size can vary, so go by weight); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for the chicken); freshly ground black pepper; 1 head broccoli (4 oz, 120 g); 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for the broccoli); 1 onion (11 oz, 312 g); 2 carrots (9 oz, 255 g); 2 Yukon gold potatoes (16 oz, 453 g; Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape better than russet potatoes); 6 cremini mushrooms (3 oz, 85 g); 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; For the Homemade White Sauce (Béchamel Sauce):; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup whole milk; 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour); 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp white pepper powder; ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg; For the Instant Cream Stew Mix (optional):; 1 box Japanese Cream Stew Mix (optional; skip if you make the homemade white sauce above); For Finishing the Stew:; 2 Tbsp heavy (whipping) cream (optional); 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (to taste)

Prep 15m

Cook 45m

Total 1h

This Japanese Cream Stew, also known as White Stew, features tender chicken, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms in a creamy, comforting soup. Make your own white sauce or use an instant cream stew mix for a rich and satisfying meal that will warm you up on a cold day.

Bechamel Sauce

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Japanese Cream Stew (White Stew)

Ingredients

For The Homemade White Sauce (béchamel Sauce)

For The Instant Cream Stew Mix (optional)

For Finishing The Stew

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Nutrition Facts

Japanese Cream Stew (White Stew)

Ingredients

For The Homemade White Sauce (béchamel Sauce)

For The Instant Cream Stew Mix (optional)

For Finishing The Stew

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts