Hearty Vegetable Broth (Printable View)

A rich, flavorful blend of fresh vegetables and herbs simmered to create a nourishing broth.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 2 medium onions, chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 medium carrots, sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 medium leek (white and light green parts only), sliced
07 - 1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
08 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
09 - 7 ounces mushrooms, sliced
10 - 1 zucchini, chopped

→ Herbs & Seasonings

11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 5–6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 small bunch parsley stems (reserve leaves for garnish)
14 - 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
15 - 1 teaspoon black pepper

→ Liquids

16 - 10 cups water

→ Optional Add-Ins

17 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
18 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add sliced carrots, celery, leek, parsnip, diced potato, and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in chopped zucchini, bay leaves, fresh thyme sprigs or dried thyme, parsley stems, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and discard bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and parsley stems.
06 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If desired, stir in soy sauce or apple cider vinegar/lemon juice for added depth and brightness.
07 - Strain the broth for clarity or serve chunky with vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It fills your kitchen with the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander in asking whats for dinner.
  • You can use whatever vegetables are lingering in your fridge and still end up with something deeply satisfying.
  • Its gentle enough to sip when youre under the weather but rich enough to build an entire meal around.
02 -
  • Dont skip the simmering time, the flavors need those 35 minutes to meld and deepen into something truly comforting.
  • If your broth tastes flat at the end, a squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar will bring it back to life.
03 -
  • Save your vegetable scraps like onion skins, carrot peels, and herb stems in a freezer bag and use them to make an even richer broth next time.
  • A teaspoon of miso paste stirred in at the end adds an extra umami punch that feels almost magical.

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