Quick Mushroom Broth

Need mushroom broth and can’t find it at the store? Or want an easy way to use fresh or dried mushrooms? Try this Mushroom Broth recipe! In just 15 minutes of simmering time, fresh and dried mushrooms add a massive amount of savory, earthy flavor. This easy recipe makes 2 quarts of broth, just enough for our Mushroom Risotto. It’s also perfect for mushroom soup, ramen, or any soup where you want to add depth in flavor. Here are the keys to this broth!

Ingredients in mushroom broth

Mushroom broth may sound like something you’ll have to simmer for hours. But this recipe is done in just 15 minutes! All you have to do is roughly chop some veggies, add water and simmer. Here are the ingredients that make it happen:

Fresh mushrooms: Best bet is to use baby bella or cremini for their robust, meaty flavor. You can also use white button mushrooms, or other types.Dried mushrooms: The dried variety add lots of flavor here, so don’t omit them! We like to use dried porcini mushrooms, but you can use whatever variety you can find. See below.Carrot & celery: Traditional broth ingredients that infuse aromatic flavor

More about dried mushrooms

If you’ve never worked with dried mushrooms, they can seem daunting. But they’re a wonderful trick for adding big flavor! Here’s what to know:

Dried mushrooms are just that: mushrooms that have been dried out so that they’re pantry stable. 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 last indefinitely if you store them in a cool, dark place (per Food & Wine).How to use them? You can throw them right into this broth! To rehydrate them if you’re not making broth: soak them in warm water for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse. What type to use in this recipe? We like dried porcini mushrooms for their intense savory flavor. Dried shiitakes would also work well.

Homemade mushroom broth storage info

How long can you store homemade mushroom broth? Here are a few notes on storage if you’re not ready to use the broth right away:

Homemade broth lasts 1 week refrigerated. It’s best to use within the first few days, but you can store it up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 6 months for long term storage. Place it in a freezer safe container and freeze up to 6 months.

Ways to use homemade mushroom broth

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

Mushroom Risotto: Use any type of mushroom in this irresistibly creamy risotto, flavored with wine and Parmesan cheese.Wild Rice Mushroom Soup or Mushroom Barley Soup: Make these soups taste even better with a tasty mushroom broth. Tomato Sage Chickpea Soup: This soup also uses dried porcini mushrooms for the broth and in the soup! You can adapt this broth for use there.

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