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Mediterranean Vegetable Broth

Mediterranean Vegetable Broth

(Basic Recipe)
40 min., ready in 2 h.
Time:
17
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Calories:
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Ingredients
2 carrots (each about 100 grams)
2 Fennel bulb (about 250 grams)
4 stalks Celery (each about 75 grams)
6 Tomatoes (about 80 grams)
3 red onions (each about 50 grams)
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsps olive oil
3 sprigs Basil
8 black peppercorns
1 pinch Saffron
3 bay leaves
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oilBasilcarrotFennel bulbCeleryTomato
Preparation
1.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 1

Rinse carrots, celery and fennel. Remove strings from celery if desired. Coarsely chop vegetables. Rinse tomatoes and coarsely chop.

2.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 2

Without peeling, halve onions. Peel and crush the garlic with the flat side of a chef's knife.

3.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 3

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté fennel, carrots, celery, tomatoes, onions and garlic over low heat, stirring frequently, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.

4.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 4

Add 4 liters (approximately 4 quarts) of water and bring to a boil.

5.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 5

Skim off any foam from surface of broth as necessary. 

6.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 6

Rinse basil and shake dry. Add to pot, along with peppercorns, saffron and bay leaves. Cover and cook over medium heat until broth is flavorful, about 1 hour.

7.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 7

Strain broth through a fine sieve into another pot. Cook over high heat until liquid has reduced to about 1200 ml (approximately 5 cups). Use immediately, or let cool, refrigerate in an airtight container and use within 3 days.

8.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 8

To freeze: Using a funnel, pour the cooled broth into freezer bags, seal tightly and freeze. Use within 6 months.

9.
Mediterranean Vegetable Broth preparation step 9

Tip: To preserve the broth for longer, you will need to use a pressure canner and process jars according to manufacturer's instructions, or visit http://nchfp.uga.edu/.

Nutritional values
1 milliliter contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie17 cal.(1 %)
Protein0 g(0 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates0 g(0 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Fennel, celery, and basil give an intense taste and provide substances that are good for the whole body. Fennel and basil have a soothing effect on the stomach, while the essential oils in celery help with stomach problems.

Even smarter

Even smarter

You can make a particularly light starter for a menu with this broth: Add some finely chopped and blanched vegetables such as fennel, carrots, and tomato. This not only looks good, but also provides additional nutrients and fibre.

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