Shiitake Mushroom Stuffing

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions, (chopped (about 6 cups))
• 4 whole leeks white and pale parts only, (finely chopped and then rinsed well (about 5 cups))
• 1 bunch celery, (finely chopped (about 4 cups))
• 4 medium garlic cloves, (minced)
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, (rough ends cut off, then slice stems and caps)
• 10 cups dried bread, ((buttermilk is good) crusts removed and bread cut into ½-inch cubes (from 2 loaves))
• 2 cups dried apricots, (coarsely chopped)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, (melted)
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)