Umami Mushroom Broth

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 bays leaves
• 1 bouquet garni
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 2

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