Quick Mushroom Broth

It’s quick and easy to make mushroom broth! This recipe uses fresh and dried mushrooms for great flavor in just 15 minutes simmer.

Need mushroom broth and can’t find it in stores? Or do you want an easy way to use fresh or dried mushrooms? try that mushroom broth Recipe! In just 15 minutes of simmering, fresh and dried mushrooms add a ton of savory, earthy flavor. This easy recipe makes 2 liters of broth, just enough for our mushroom risotto. It’s also perfect for mushroom soup, ramen, or any other soup where you want to add depth to the flavor. Here are the keys to this broth!

Ingredients for mushroom broth

Mushroom broth can look like something you need to simmer for hours. But this recipe is ready in just 15 minutes! All you have to do is roughly chop some veggies, add water and bring to a boil. Here are the ingredients that make it possible:

• Fresh Mushrooms: It is best to use Baby Bella or Cremini for their strong, meaty flavor. You can also use white button mushrooms or other types.
• Dried Mushrooms: The dried variety adds a lot of flavor here, so don’t skip it! We like to use dried porcini mushrooms, but you can use any variety you can find. See below.
• Carrot & Celery: Traditional ingredients for the broth that give an aromatic flavor

Learn more about dried mushrooms

If you’ve never worked with dried mushrooms before, they can seem intimidating. But it’s a wonderful trick to add flavor! Here’s what you need to know:

• dried mushrooms are just that: mushrooms that have been dried to last in the pantry. Their flavor is more concentrated than a fresh mushroom, so they’re great for adding to broths and soups.
• how long do they last Dried mushrooms can be kept indefinitely if you keep them in a cool, dark place (e.g. Food & Wine).
• how to use them You can throw them straight into this broth! To rehydrate them when not making broth: soak in lukewarm water for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse.
• What kind to use in this recipe? We love dried porcini mushrooms for their intense flavor. Dried shiitake would also work well.

Information on how to store homemade mushroom broth

How long does homemade mushroom broth keep? Here are some storage tips if you don’t plan to use the broth right away:

• The homemade broth will keep in the fridge for 1 week. It’s best to use it for the first few days, but you can keep it for up to 1 week.
• Freeze for long term storage up to 6 months. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.

Ways to use homemade mushroom broth

Once you’ve made a batch of mushroom broth, there are many ways to use it! Here are our top recommendations:

Why are you making this broth? Let us know in the comments below.

This mushroom broth recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.