Light Vegetable Broth (Vegan)
Description
This light vegetable broth is a versatile kitchen staple that delivers rich, clean flavor without the heaviness of traditional stocks. By simmering a robust mix of celery, carrots, onions, leeks, and mushrooms in water and white wine, you extract a complex essence perfect for soups, risottos, and sauces. The addition of fresh parsley, thyme, and bay leaves adds an aromatic depth that elevates any dish. It is naturally vegan, low-fat, and incredibly comforting. While it requires a few hours of gentle simmering, the process is largely hands-off, making it ideal for meal prep or weekend cooking sessions.Ingredients
Directions
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Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the water, white wine, celery, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, onions, leek, garlic, mushrooms, peppercorns, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to submerge the vegetables.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Cover the pot and let it simmer for 3 to 4 hours to extract maximum flavor.
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Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.
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Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the solid vegetables and herbs.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 98.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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