Umami Mushroom Broth

This savory mushroom broth is simmered with vegetables, herbs, and earthy mushrooms for a rich, umami-packed vegetarian stock.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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; simmer until vegetables are very soft and liquid is reduced by half, 45 to 50 minutes.

Step 2

Strain broth into a jar with a lid; discard solids. Cool before covering and refrigerating.