Recipe Homemade Vegetable Broth

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Have you ever made Homemade vegetable broth? It’s incredibly easy to make and great for using leftover veggies. The key is not to overcook the veggies, which can lead to a bitter broth.

Overhead shot of all of the vegetables in a large stock pot ready to be turned into homemade vegetable broth.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe​

  • Light, Flavorful & Versatile! This vegetable broth is like a fresh veggie hug! It is the perfect base for my detox cabbage soup, tasty bean stew, and homemade green enchilada soup.
  • Make it Your Own: Get creative with whatever vegetables and herbs you have on hand. It is an easy way to customize the flavor and cut down on food waste!
  • Dietary Restrictions: This broth is completely gluten-free and vegan, making it a great option for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Ingredients Needed​

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*** Extra Flavor Tip! Roast veggies with a little oil at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes before adding to the stockpot for a richer, deeper broth.

How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth​


Unlike meat broths that take hours of simmering, this vegetable broth recipe is ready in about an hour. If you simmer the veggies for too long, they will start to get bitter.

  1. Add Veggies to a Large Pot: Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add celery, onions, carrots, and garlic cloves to the pot, then cook for 4-5 minutes. Make sure you wash all of the veggies before adding them to the pot!
  2. Cold Water: Add cold water until the vegetables are covered.
  3. Cook: Add the parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, peppercorns, and paprika, then bring to a light boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and then simmer for 45-60 minutes. Strain out the solids, then store the broth in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  4. Option to Blend: Instead of straining out all of the vegetables, you can blend them smooth for a thicker, richer broth or soup base.
Close up shot of a pile of veggies in a stock pot.

Someone pouring water over the veggies in a pot.

Herbs and spices added to the pot of water and veggies.

Best and Worst Vegetables For Broth​


Not all veggies work for homemade vegetable broth. Some add flavor, while others turn it bitter.

  • Freeze Scraps: Store 6-8 cups of veggie scraps or herbs in the freezer until ready to use. Avoid moldy scraps, white pith from bell peppers, leafy greens, and carrot tops.
  • Good for Broth: Use onions, celery, carrots, green onions, herbs, asparagus, leeks, corn, mushrooms, and bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange, pith removed).
  • Bad for Broth: Avoid cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, beets, kale, and green bell peppers. These can make broth bitter or overpowering.
Side shot of two mason jars filled with homemade vegetable broth.

Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Instructions​

  • Instant Pot: Add the vegetables and water to the instant pot and close the lid and valve. Cook on manual for 30 minutes with a natural release. Let the veggie broth cool before straining out the solids and storing.
  • Slow Cooker: Add everything to a 7-quart slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours or on LOW for 3-4 hours. Strain out the solids and store the homemade vegetable broth in the fridge.
Top down view of the mason jars filled with homemade vegetable broth.

Storing Homemade Vegetable Broth​

  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days
  • Freezer: Store in an airtight container, freezer bag, or silicone mold portions before placing in a ziplock bag. Store for up to 6 months.
  • How to Make Vegetable Bouillon: After straining or blending, simmer uncovered to concentrate the broth. Freeze in silicone molds for easy veggie bouillon, perfect for soups and sauces!

Ways to Use Vegetable Broth​


There are so many great ways to use homemade vegetable broth! It’s a good swap for meat-based stocks and adds a light, savory flavor to dishes. Try it in some of my favorite recipes!



Soup

Colcannon Soup


40 mins



Salads

Pearl Couscous Salad


25 mins



Dinner

Vegetarian Chili


30 mins



Dinner

Vegetarian Pot Pie


45 mins

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Homemade Vegetable Broth​

Homemade vegetable broth is light and full of fresh vegetable flavor. It's easy to make and great for using leftover veggies. The key is to not overcook the vegetables.
Course pantry staple
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade vegetable broth, homemade vegetable broth recipe, homemade vegetable stock, homemade veggie broth, how to make homemade vegetable broth, vegetable broth, veggie stock
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings 10 cups
Calories 51kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Equipment​

  • 1 large stockpot

Ingredients​

Instructions​

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add 6 ribs celery, 2 large onions, 3-4 large carrots, and 1 head garlic to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add 10 cups cold water, 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, 4-5 sprigs fresh parsley, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon paprika, and bring it to a light boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45-60 minutes.
  • Strain out the solids and store the broth in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition​

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3315IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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