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Homemade Vegetable Broth
A homemade broth with all the nutrients of vegetables. Perfect for soups and stews.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Author Deepika Haldankar
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3
Celery Stalks
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3
Garlic Cloves
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2
Carrots
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2
Tomatoes
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1/2
medium
Bell Pepper
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A
small bunch of
Spring Onions
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A
hand full of
Button Mushrooms
(chopped)
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2
tsp
Olive Oil
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2
Bay Leaves
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1-1/2-
inch
Cinnamon Stick
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4
Peppercorns
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A
dash of
Mace
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6
cups
Water
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Salt To Taste
(optional)
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Wash, peel (carrots) and cut vegetables into pieces.
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In a pot, add oil. Once heated add spices (bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, garlic cloves, and mace). Let it splutter.
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Then add all the vegetables, and saute for few minutes till the tomatoes turn soft.
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Add water to the vegetables, and turn heat to low. Let it simmer for 40 to 45 mins.
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After 45 mins, switch off the heat. Run it through a strainer, to get rid of the vegetables and spices.
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The broth is ready.