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glass jars of homemade vegetable broth with "vegetable broth" written in white.

How to Make Vegetable Broth


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 7-8 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Learn how to make vegetable broth with simple ingredients in under an hour to add flavor and nutrients to a variety of gluten-free recipes! 


Ingredients

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  • 1 leek (or 1 bunch scallions), chopped in rounds, stems only
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled, tips cut off
  • 2 shallots (or 1 large onion), peeled and sliced into quarters
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 2 large carrots (1 cup), sliced
  • Optional: 1 parsnip, sliced
  • 56 ounces (1 cup) mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Handful of oregano leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Peppercorns to taste
  • 4 quarts water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Olive oil, if roasting and seasoning

Instructions

Notes

Note- If your broth tastes too bitter, stir in 1 – 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste. Mix to combine over medium-low heat. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes before straining.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 5
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 1
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0