I made some vegetarian stew that is way too spicy for my guests... is there anything, besides adding potatoes to absorb some of the spice, that I can do?

I made some vegetarian stew that is way too spicy for my guests... is there anything, besides adding potatoes to absorb some of the spice, that I can do?
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try adding some rice as a base. Also, add cold sour cream and cheddar cheese to the top .
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