Mushroom and Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 300 g button mushrooms (sliced)
• 200 g oyster mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 medium potatoes (diced)
• 2 carrots (sliced into rounds)
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 500 ml vegetable broth
• 100 ml red wine ((optional, for added depth))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch ((optional, for thickening))
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)