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Classic Vegetable Broth

Classic Vegetable Broth

(Basic Recipe)
1 hr, ready in 3 h. 45 min.
Time:
10
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Ingredients
2 small carrots (about 150 grams)
1 pc Celery root (about 250 grams)
4 Parsnips (about 200 grams)
1 stalk Leeks (about 250 grams)
4 onions
9 ozs button Mushroom
4 Tomatoes
1 Tbsp Canola oil
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
2 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
4 allspice
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Preparation
1.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 1

Peel carrots, celery root and parsnip. Halve leek lengthwise, rinse well and drain. Chop all vegetables coarsely.

2.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 2

Without peeling, halve onions.

3.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 3

Clean mushrooms and coarsely chop.

4.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 4

Rinse tomatoes, wipe dry, cut into quarters and coarsely chop.

5.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 5

Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add vegetables and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.

6.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 6

Pour in about 4 quarts of water; bring to a boil.

7.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 7

Skim foam from surface of broth as necessary.

8.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 8

Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns and allspice berries to the pot. Cook over medium heat until flavorful, about 1 hour.

9.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 9

Strain vegetable broth through a fine sieve into another pot.

10.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 10

Simmer broth until reduced to about 5 cups, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Let cool completely. Refrigerate and use within 3 days or pour into freezer bags, seal tightly, and freeze up to 3 months.

11.
Classic Vegetable Broth preparation step 11

Tip: To preserve the broth for longer, you will need to use a pressure canner and process jars according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutritional values
1 milliliter contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie10 cal.(0 %)
Protein0 g(0 %)
Fat1 g(1 %)
Carbohydrates0 g(0 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Few foods have such a positive influence on the body as a homemade vegetable broth. It provides many nutrients with low fat and calories. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

Freeze the homemade vegetable stock you don't need immediately in ice cube containers. In this way you always have a small amount in stock for refining sauces and vegetable dishes.

If you have leftover vegetables, carrot peel can be processed into vegetable broth very well, helping you avoid kitchen waste.

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