Hearty Irish Lager Stew

Ingredients

• 3 small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 Tbs. quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 8 oz. button or shiitake mushrooms, halved
• 1 1/2 tsp. tomato paste
• 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 small parsnips, peeled and sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, tied in bundle, plus 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium leek, white part only, diced
• 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup lager beer
• 1 Tbs. white miso
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-oz. can crushed tomatoes