Soothing Vegetable Sipping Broth
A savory, deeply flavored vegetable broth with mushrooms, garlic and herbs.
Prep15 min
Cook1 hr
Total1 hr 15 min
Serves8
Calories~35 / serving
A savory, deeply flavored vegetable broth with mushrooms, garlic and herbs. This one takes 1 hr 15 min start to finish and serves 8. It earned a spot in our wellness drinks deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 1 hr 15 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: broth, vegan, gluten-free, freezer-friendly
Our best tip: Browning the vegetables first is what makes it taste rich instead of watery.
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Soothing Vegetable Sipping Broth
Prep15 min
Cook1 hr
Total1 hr 15 min
Calories~35 / serving
Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, quartered
- 3 carrots, chunked
- 3 celery stalks, chunked
- 8 oz mushrooms, halved
- 1 head garlic, halved
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bunch parsley stems
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 cups water
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium-high and brown the onions, carrots, celery and mushrooms, 10 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste for 2 minutes.
- Add the herbs and water, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 45 to 60 minutes.
- Strain, pressing on the vegetables, and season with salt.
Notes: Browning the vegetables first is what makes it taste rich instead of watery. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.
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