If there’s one thing that can instantly level up your cooking, it’s homemade vegetable broth. Seriously—this stuff is like liquid gold in your kitchen.

It’s packed with deep flavor, loaded with nutrients, and incredibly versatile. Soups, stews, curries, rice… you name it, a good broth makes everything taste richer and more delicious.

And the best part? It’s unbelievably easy to make. With a handful of fresh veggies and a little patience, you’ll end up with a flavorful, aromatic broth that puts any store-bought version to shame.

It’s a total kitchen essential—trust me.
Alright, let’s dive in!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Method: boiling

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Meal Prep

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Calories: 15

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Nut-Free, Vegetarian

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

1 tbsp oil
1 bay leaf
20 cloves garlic
1 cup onion
2 carrot
1 cup beans
1 cup cabbage
1 cup broccoli
1 cup celery
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
1200 Ml water

Instructions

Prep Work

1
Chop vegetables
Roughly chop the onions, carrots, beans, cabbage, broccoli, and celery
2
peel the garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and keep them whole
3
keep the ingredient ready
Keep all the ingredients within reach, so the cooking process flows smoothly

Method

4
Heating a pot
Take a pot and heat it.
5
Heat Oil & Bloom Aromatics
Add oil. Then add bay leaf and garlic cloves
6
Sauté the Onions
Add onions and mix well.
7
Add the Vegetables
Next, add the roughly cut carrots, beans, cabbage, broccoli, and celery.
8
Toss & Reduce Heat
Mix everything well and maintain the flame on low.
9
Season to Taste
Then, add salt and pepper powder. Adjust the seasoning according to the vegetable quantities you are using.
10
Add Water & Simmer
Pour water and keep the flame on medium. Let the vegetables cook for about 30 minutes.
11
Turn Off & Cool
After 30 minutes, turn off the stove and let the broth cool down completely.
12
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.
13
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.