Easy Mushroom Broth

Ingredients (12)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium carrot, large dice
• 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces (white and pale green parts only)
• 1 medium yellow onion, large dice
• 6 medium garlic cloves
• 2 pounds medium white button mushrooms, stems trimmed and quartered
• 8 Italian parsley sprigs
• 6 thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
• 3 quarts (12 cups) water
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt