Description
This Medicinal Mushroom Broth is a nourishing and immune-boosting elixir made with a blend of dried medicinal mushrooms and aromatic vegetables. Enjoy this flavorful broth on its own or use it as a base for various soups and stews.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Broth:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 cup mixed dried medicinal mushrooms (e.g., reishi, shiitake, chaga, maitake)
- 8 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 small strip kombu (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Add the dried mushrooms, celery, carrot, kombu (if using), and water. Stir in the tamari and apple cider vinegar.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Strain: Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, pressing on solids to extract all liquid. Discard or compost the solids.
- Season: Season the broth with salt to taste.
Notes
- This broth can be enjoyed on its own as a tonic or used as a base for soups and stews.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in portions for later use.
- Reishi and chaga are best used in dried form and not consumed directly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Holistic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
