Vegetable Broth Recipe
Make your own vegetable broth with this simple recipe. Turn an assortment of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients, such as mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, and herbs, into a versatile and delectable base you can use for soups (like the Pho Tai above), and also for stews and even sauces. With minimal time and effort, you'll achieve a wholesome, flavor-packed broth that's low in calories, sodium, and cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions roughly chopped
- 1/2 lb mushrooms
- 2 large carrots cut in chunks
- 2 celery stems some inner leaves are fine
- 1 head of garlic cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 cups of water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly browned.
- Add the bay leaves, black peppercorns, thyme, and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, until the broth is flavorful and fragrant.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids.
- Use the broth immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
- Calories: 284
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Protein: 13.09 g
- Fat: <2 g
- Fiber : 11.6g
- Onions: Onions are low in calories and high in vitamin C and fiber.
- Mushrooms: Mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants and fiber.
- Carrots: Carrots are low in calories and high in vitamin A and fiber.
- Celery: Celery is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamin K.
- Garlic: Garlic is low in calories and high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Olive oil: Olive oil is a healthy fat that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants.
- Bay leaves: Bay leaves are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Black peppercorns: Black peppercorns are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Thyme: Thyme is high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Water: Water is essential for hydration and can help to flush toxins from the body.