If you prefer a thicker broth in your stew, make a cornstarch slurry.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRemove ¼ cup of broth from the pot and add it to a small bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until it is completely dissolved. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThen, stir the slurry back into the stew and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.