Description
Skip the store-bought broth and make this rich, chemical-free homemade vegetable broth right in your kitchen! Packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, this broth is nutritious, flavorful, and free from artificial additives. Perfect as a base for soups, stews, risottos, or sauces, this pure and natural broth enhances any dish with its deep, earthy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 carrots
- 1 leek
- 2 parsnips
- 2 root parsley
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ kohlrabi
- ½ celeriac and its leaves
- 1 piece of turmeric
- A handful of parsley
- Sunflower oil, as needed
- 80 grams of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel the carrots, parsnips, and onion, then cut all vegetables into large chunks.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat sunflower oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables, garlic, and turmeric and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they develop a golden color.
- Add Water and Simmer: Pour enough water to fully cover the vegetables. Add salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Add Fresh Herbs: About 10 minutes before finishing, add parsley and celeriac leaves to infuse extra flavor.
- Strain the Broth: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain the broth using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or pot, discarding the solids.
- Store the Broth: Pour the broth into airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months for long-term use.
Notes
- Use organic vegetables for the purest flavor.
- Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, or thyme for extra depth.
- Freeze broth in ice cube trays for easy portioning.
- Use as a base for soups, risottos, sauces, or drink warm as a nourishing tonic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup Base
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Healthy