My Secret to Flavorful Vegetable Broth

Name: My Secret to Flavorful Vegetable Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 spring onions; 1 garlic bulb; 4 portobello mushrooms; 3 large carrots; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 tsp pink peppercorns; 1 tsp white peppercorns; 1 handful coriander; 2 inches chopped ginger; 13 cups water; 1 tbsp vegetable seasoning powder

by Winnie Khamal Macbailey

10 cups

1 hr 10 min

There are countless number of flavor packed vegetable broth recipes. Many of them require that you get rid of the vegetables after straining the broth. In this recipe, I'll be sharing with you my secret to extracting more flavor out of the vegetables before getting rid of them.

Majority of the savory recipes I came across for my toddler son required vegetable broth. Like most first time Moms who want to be in control of what their children eat, I decided to make mine instead of using store bought broth. His meals were richer,enhanced in flavor and healthier. Seven years down the line, I am never without vegetable broth. It enhances the flavor of soups, stews, stir fries, mashed potatoes, etc

What makes this recipe different?

After straining the broth, I always blend the vegetables and strain one more time using a cheesecloth. It does not make your broth bitter and it limits waste.

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Recipe details

Yield 10 cups
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 1 Hours Total time: 1 hr 10 min

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Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add water and all the other ingredients except the vegetable seasoning powder.
Cook for at least 45 minutes to an hour.
Let it cool and pour over strainer into another clean pot. Set aside about 2 cups of the broth.
Pour vegetables and the 2 cups of broth into a blender and blend till smooth. Strain with a cheesecloth and squeeze out the rest of the broth.
Add vegetable seasoning to the broth and mix to incorporate. Store in the refrigerator for about 5 days or in the freezer for over 2 months.

Comments

Hazel mcdonald on Feb 09, 2023

Love this! Will definitely try. Thank you.

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Lydia on Feb 09, 2023

Could you tell me what vegetable seasoning powder is? In all my years, I have never heard of this. Thank you.

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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Feb 09, 2023
  
  Here you go:.
  
  https://www.walmart.com/ip/McCormick-Salt-Free-Vegetable-Seasoning-4-16-oz/140500675?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2950&adid=22222222278140500675_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9031180&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=140500675&wl13=2950&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=CjwKCAiA0JKfBhBIEiwAPhZXD5YnVU8_IcFERvpLPlaBAcy0Qmg8AlAobd7wernFx_W4o-aypI1NORoCJlAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
  
  I just use whatever salt free concoctions I have made up myself or whatever I may have purchased in the spice section. Just adds another layer of flavor to the finished product.
  
  Is it necessary? No. I bet you have a bunch of stuff in your spice stash already. Sometimes they can get expensive - especially these days, so weigh the cost if you think you can use it up before they are past their prime.
  
  In my household, I cook every day for somebody and as a result, my herbs and spices get consumed pretty quickly. Also a good way to use up any remnants of fresh herbs that need to be used.
  
  Hope this helps! This is a marvelous method and worth the few extra minutes it may take. Will be so much better than anything one can purchase ready made. At any given time I have chicken, beef, vegetable, fish or seafood broth cubes in the freezer.
  
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- Winnie Khamal Macbailey on Feb 10, 2023
  
  Hi Lydia! Seasoning powder is seasoning in powder form. There are so many food brands out there selling seasoning powder. There's maggi, knorr,simply organic,old bay etc
  
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- Winnie Khamal Macbailey on Feb 10, 2023
  
  @naomie thanks so much for your input. You've been very insightful
  
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