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Mushroom Broth

Mushroom Broth

Emmy
I love this mushroom broth! When I transform a meat dish into a vegetarian delight, there are certain shortcuts I know. This rich, earthy stock recipe that I invented is one of them.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup, Vegetarian
Servings 5
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cups water
  • 3 pounds earthy mushrooms
  • 2 large onions roughly chopped
  • 3 stalks celery roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, bouquet garni, salt, and black pepper in a large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; gently simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Strain broth into a jar with a lid; discard vegetables.

Notes

Cook's Note:

Use earthy mushrooms such as cèpes, shiitakes, or brown caps.