Homemade Vegetable Broth

Name: Homemade Vegetable Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 cups
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots (chopped); 2 medium onions (quartered); 2 stalks celery (chopped); 1 medium leek (cleaned and sliced); 3 cloves garlic (crushed); 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 bunch parsley (fresh); 3 litres water

75 min 8 cups Easy

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Homemade Vegetable Broth

A soothing and flavourful homemade vegetable broth perfect for soups and stews.

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Total

75 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Homemade vegetable broth is a versatile and nutritious base for many dishes. Whether you're preparing a comforting soup or a flavourful stew, having a batch of this broth on hand can elevate your cooking to new heights. By making your own vegetable broth, you can control the ingredients and customize the flavour to your preference. It's an excellent way to use up leftover vegetables and reduce waste, all while creating a delicious, homemade staple.

Ingredients

Servings

Vegetable Broth Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables

Chop the carrots, quarter the onions, chop the celery, and slice the leek. Crush the garlic cloves.

Pro tip: Ensure the vegetables are roughly the same size to cook evenly.

Combine ingredients

In a large pot, combine the chopped vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and parsley.

Pro tip: Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent sticking.

Add water

Pour in 3 litres of water, ensuring all the ingredients are submerged.

Pro tip: Cold water helps extract more flavour from the vegetables.

Bring to a boil

Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Pro tip: Stir occasionally to prevent vegetables from sticking to the bottom.

Simmer gently

Reduce heat to low and let the broth simmer gently for 45-60 minutes.

Pro tip: Do not let the broth boil vigorously as it can become cloudy.

Strain the broth

Remove the pot from heat and strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or another pot.

Pro tip: Press the vegetables gently to extract all the liquid.

Cool and store

Allow the broth to cool before transferring it to storage containers.

Pro tip: Label the containers with the date for easier tracking in the fridge or freezer.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Use a variety of vegetables for a rich flavour.</li><li>Simmer gently to preserve the nutrients.</li><li>Strain the broth for a clear liquid.</li><li>Store in the fridge or freezer for later use.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

Serve this homemade vegetable broth as a warm, soothing soup on its own or use it as a base for other dishes. It pairs wonderfully with fresh herbs, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, or even a splash of lemon juice for added zing. To store, keep the broth in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze in portions for up to three months. This make-ahead option ensures you always have a healthy broth ready when you need it.