Homemade Vegetable Broth

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Hearty wholesome vegetable broth

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Bowl of Soup

Homemade vegetable broth is a great way to add nutrients to soups, stews, and other dishes. In general, homemade vegetable broth can be a good source of nutrients and can be a healthy and flavourful addition to soups, stews, and other dishes. Vegetable broth is a liquid that is made by simmering a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices in water. It is typically made with a base of onions, carrots, and celery, and can also include a variety of other vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini. The vegetables are usually chopped into small pieces and then simmered in water for an extended period of time, typically at least an hour, to allow the flavours to infuse into the liquid. The broth is then strained to remove the solids, and the resulting liquid is used as a flavourful base for soups, stews, and other dishes. Vegetable broth is often used as a vegetarian or vegan alternative to chicken or beef broth, and it can also be used to add flavour to dishes that are cooked with water or other liquids.

Bowl of Soup

Homemade Vegetable Broth

Hearty wholesome vegetable broth
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine International
Servings 14
Calories 16.8 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 g (17.64 oz) Carrots
  • 300 g (10.58 oz) leeks
  • 250 g (8.82 oz) parsnip
  • 100 g (3.53 oz) parsley root or parsnip
  • 5 cm ginger root
  • 200 g (7.06 oz) onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp black pepper corns_
  • 3 bay leaves_

Instructions
 

  • Wash the vegetables, peel the onions and garlic.
  • Chop the vegetable and and to a large Pot.
  • Add in the parsley, black pepper and bay leaves.
  • Fill up the pot with water, covering the vegetables.
  • Bring to boil, then turn down the stove and simmer on low heat.
  • After four hours, turn of the stove, then let the broth rest for a couple of hours.
  • Strain through a cloth, fill into jars, then store in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

This is just a basic guideline, adjust the recipe and vegetable quantities as you wish!
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Vegetable Broth
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
16.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Potassium
 
55.2
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.9
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1.1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2.1
g
4
%
Vitamin B1
 
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
 
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
 
1.2
mg
6
%
Vitamin B12
 
0.1
µg
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Folate
 
12
µg
3
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
Magnesium
 
7.2
mg
2
%
Phosphorus
 
14.4
mg
1
%
Selenium
 
1.9
µg
3
%
Zinc
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Allergen Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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