Fragrant Beef Stock - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Stock

Makes about 31⁄2 quarts
3 quarts water
1 cup dry red wine (optional)
2 pounds each: short ribs of beef (fat trimmed),
beef marrow bones
1 pound cubed beef chuck, fat trimmed
1 large onion, chopped
3 each: thickly sliced medium carrots, ribs celery
1⁄2 cup dried mushrooms
1 clove garlic, halved
10 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon each: dried basil and thyme leaves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt, to taste

Per Cup:
Calories: 16% calories from fat: 28 Protein (g): 2.7 Carbohydrate (g): 0.6 Fat (g): 0.5 Saturated fat (g): 0.3 Cholesterol (mg): 3 Sodium (mg): 42

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Strain stock through double layer of cheesecloth, discarding solids; season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until chilled; remove fat from surface of stock.