Homemade vegetable broth is like liquid gold in the kitchen.
It’s packed with deep flavors, rich nutrients, and can be used in so many ways. Whether you’re making soups, stews, curries, or even cooking rice, a good broth takes everything to the next level.
Plus, it’s super easy to prepare! With just a handful of fresh vegetables and some patience, you’ll have a flavorful, homemade broth that’s way better than any store-bought version.
It’s a kitchen essential, trust me!.Let’s get started!
Vegetable Broth
Description
A light, flavorful base made by simmering fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, vegetable broth is the perfect foundation for soups, stews, sauces, and grain dishes. This wholesome, plant-based broth captures the natural sweetness of carrots, onions, and celery, balanced with the earthy depth of garlic, herbs, and peppercorns. Whether enjoyed on its own as a nourishing warm drink or used to elevate your favorite recipes, it’s an easy, versatile staple you can make from scratch in under an hour.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Work
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Chop vegetables
Roughly chop the onions, carrots, beans, cabbage, broccoli, and celery
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peel the garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and keep them whole
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keep the ingredient ready
Keep all the ingredients within reach, so the cooking process flows smoothly
Method
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Heating a pot
Take a pot and heat it.
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Heat Oil & Bloom Aromatics
Add oil. Then add bay leaf and garlic cloves
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Sauté the Onions
Add onions and mix well.
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Add the Vegetables
Next, add the roughly cut carrots, beans, cabbage, broccoli, and celery.
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Toss & Reduce Heat
Mix everything well and maintain the flame on low.
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Season to Taste
Then, add salt and pepper powder. Adjust the seasoning according to the vegetable quantities you are using.
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Add Water & Simmer
Pour water and keep the flame on medium. Let the vegetables cook for about 30 minutes.
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Turn Off & Cool
After 30 minutes, turn off the stove and let the broth cool down completely.
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Strain and Store
Then strain the broth, transfer it to a glass jar and freeze it for up to 2-3 months or store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
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Serve
You can use this delicious vegetable broth as a base for other recipes or simply heat it up and enjoy it as a comforting soup.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 15kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Potassium 300mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 1g2%
- Calcium 30 mg
- Iron 0.3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.