Three Vegetable Broth Recipes that are Nutritious

by Melissa Chichester

How to Make Vegetable Broth

Broth is one of the easiest and nutritious foods we can make. Whether we use it as a base for soups or drink it as is, broth provides a punch of nutrients that help nourish the body. We have three vegetable broth recipes for you, each one a little bit different than the next. Who knew vegetable broth was so versatile?

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Broth Recipe

The best part about making vegetable broth? You don’t really have to measure – you can use scraps of vegetables that have been saved in the freezer or vegetables that are not quite fresh enough for cooking, but still have life left.

To make this nutritious vegetable broth, you will need about three pounds of vegetables.

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Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Broth Recipe

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Slow Cooker, Soup, Vegetable Broth
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Measuring Cups
  • Strainer
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Airtight Container
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Water
  • 1 Onion (Chopped)
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Celery Sticks (Chopped)
  • Fresh Thyme (Handful)
  • Fresh Rosemary (Handful)
  • Sea Salt (To Taste)
  • Black Pepper (To Taste)
  • 2 Bay Leaves

Instructions

  • Wash all vegetables.
  • Add all ingredients to your slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for about ten hours, until the vegetables are very tender.
  • Remove the lid and let cool.
  • Before straining, press the vegetables with a flat, wooden spoon to extract more flavor and nutrients.
  • Set a colander on top of a large bowl, in or near the kitchen sink. Carefully pour the mixture into the colander.
  • Discard (or compost!) the cooked vegetables.
  • Store in an airtight container and use within five days, or freeze for up to one month.

Notes

Skins can be left on all vegetables.

Italian Vegetable Broth Recipe

This vegetable broth has an Italian twist, and a secret ingredient: a rind of parmigiano reggiano!

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Italian Vegetable Broth Recipe

Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Italian Vegetable Broth
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours

Equipment

  • Stove
  • Large Pot with Lid
  • Colander
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 12 cups Very Cold Water
  • 3 Medium Carrots (Chopped)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Celery Stalks (Chopped)
  • 1 Tomato (Ribs & Seeds Removed)
  • 1 Zucchini (Chopped)
  • 1 Golden Potato (Chopped)
  • 1 Rind Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Fresh Parsley (Handful)
  • Fresh Basil (Handful)
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Peppercorns
  • Salt (To Taste)

Instructions

  • Wash all vegetables.
  • Add all ingredients to a large pot on the stove-top.
  • Cover with the lid and turn heat to low. Cook for three to four hours. Cover with the lid and turn heat to low. Cook for three to four hours.
  • When the broth is ready, set a colander on top of a large bowl, in or near the kitchen sink.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into the colander.
  • Discard (or compost!) the remains.
  • The broth should be used within 5 days when stored in the fridge.

Spicy Turmeric Cleansing Broth Recipe

This fragrant and refreshing broth contains some of the most healthful spices out there, plus it tastes simply delicious.

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Spicy Turmeric Cleansing Broth Recipe

Course Soup
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Spicy Turmeric Cleansing Broth, Turmeric
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Stove
  • Measuring Cups
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Water
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1/2 Diced Onion
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger
  • 4 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard Seed
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • Salt (To Taste)

Instructions

  • Using the ghee, saute the garlic, onions, and ginger over low heat until the onions are clear. Do not burn!
  • Add all other ingredients to a large pot and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy as is or store in the fridge for up to five days until you are ready to use it.