Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 2 medium leeks, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
  • 6 garlic cloves, sliced (may sub minced)
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Combine water, leeks, celery, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt in a large pot.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1.5 hours.
  • Strain broth through a fine sieve, pressing down on the solids to extract liquid and flavor.