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Bone broth<\/a> is traditionally used to support the immune system during times of illness and recovery. But it's not the only food that people turn to for a little added support. Rather, medicinal mushrooms, such as reishi, shiitake, and Chaga, can also act as powerful allies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They help support your body during times of stress or when your immune system needs a little extra assistance. Plus, you'll find both in this savory, deeply flavorful Medicinal Mushroom Broth<\/strong> with the added boost of garlic, onions, and fresh sage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is Mushroom Broth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mushrooms broths are sipping broths<\/a> made with or seasoned with mushrooms. Like other bone broth recipes, this broth is intended for sipping. But you can also use it as the foundation for soup<\/a> and stew recipes<\/a>, sauces, or other dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mushroom broths have a deep, savory flavor with rich umami notes. In this recipe, slow-roasted garlic and onion sweeten the broth. And tossing a few sage leaves into the pot at the very end gives the mushroom broth a bright, herbaceous note. Together, you'll make a nutritious broth that still tastes good. Plus, it helps support your body during times of stress or when you need a little extra immune boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many mushroom broth recipes are vegan or vegetarian, this recipe includes chicken bones - and it acts as a seasoned chicken bone broth. Therefore, it's not only rich in the anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties of mushrooms, but it's also a good source of various amino acids and protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choosing Mushrooms and Herbs for Broth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All mushrooms contain a modest array of nutrients, including minerals and B vitamins, as well as other anti-inflammatory compounds. Yet, some micronutrients and medicinal compounds are particularly concentrated in select wild mushrooms like reishi, Chaga, matsutake, shiitakes, and others. It's these medicinal mushrooms that bring not only flavor but powerful nutritive compounds to the food we eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reishi mushroom<\/strong> supports your body's ability to handle stress and provides immune system support, too. They may also help calm the nerves while supporting healthy sleep cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shiitake mushrooms<\/strong> <\/a>have a rich earthy flavor and are also high in various antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. They also have antiviral properties, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaga mushroom <\/strong>helps support the immune system, and it also helps support blood sugar regulation and is a good source of various antioxidants and anti-inflammatories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astragalus root<\/strong> isn't a mushroom at all, but has a slightly sweet, gingery flavor and is traditionally used to support the immune system, to help the body adapt to stress, to support blood sugar regulation, and as a lung tonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic and onion <\/strong>are alliums, and while we don't often think of them as medicinal herbs, they are great additions to immune-supporting tonics like Fire Cider<\/a> and this mushroom broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dulse<\/strong> is a sea vegetable that gives the broth a briny flavor and a nice boost of minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sage<\/strong> is an herb that herbalists often use to ease the sniffles or inflamed throats, but it's also powerfully rich in antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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