Vegan Irish Stew - Brand New Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 yellow onions, diced
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 parsnip, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound portobello mushrooms (about 18 small whole mushrooms)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 dark, stout beer (12-14oz can or bottle)
• 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 15 baby potatoes (about 12oz or 1.5 lbs)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbs vegan worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 2 Tbs corn starch or arrowroot powder
• 1 Tbs water (to make a thickening slurry)
• fresh parsley for garnish