Basic Vegetable Broth Recipe

Name: Basic Vegetable Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 TBLS olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 stalks celery, including some leaves; 2 large carrots; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 8 sprigs fresh parsley; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 2 quarts water (8 cups)

Servings: persons

1 TBLS olive oil
1 large onion
2 stalks celery, including some leaves
2 large carrots
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
8 sprigs fresh parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
2 quarts water (8 cups)

1
Chop scrubbed vegetables into 1 inch chunks. Remember,the greater the surface area, the more quickly vegetables will yield their flavor.
2
Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion, celery, carrots, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook over high heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain. Discard vegetables.
4
Other ingredients to consider- mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus (butt ends), corn cobs, fennel, bell peppers, pea pods, chard, basil, etc etc

290

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 TBLS olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 stalks celery, including some leaves, 2 large carrots, and more.

Yes, Basic Vegetable Broth falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Vegetable Broth

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