How do I prepare a vegetable broth?

Whip up a nutritious and flavorful vegetable broth that will add depth to your soups, stews, and risottos. Veggie goodness in every spoonful!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare a vegetable broth. Items include: Onion Carrots Celery stalks Garlic cloves Bay leaves Thyme Peppercorns Salt Water

Onion 1 large
Carrots 2 medium-sized
Celery stalks 2 stalks
Garlic cloves 4 cloves
Bay leaves 2 leaves
Thyme 1 teaspoon
Peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water 6 cups

Take note
Caution: This vegetable broth is so tasty that you may find yourself slurping it directly from the pot. Just be careful not to burn your taste buds!

1

Gather Your Veggie Squad

Round up an onion, carrots, celery stalks, garlic cloves, and any other veggies that tickle your taste buds. It's time to party in the vegetable kingdom!

2

Chop Chop!

Show those veggies who's boss by chopping them into bite-sized pieces. The smaller they are, the quicker they'll release their veggie powers!

3

Sauté Like a Veggie Master

Heat some olive oil in a large pot and toss in the chopped veggies. Sauté them until they become golden and fragrant, like a garden paradise.

4

Spice Up Your Life

Seasonings can turn your veggie broth into a flavorful symphony. Add in bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, and a pinch of salt. Don't be shy, let those spices groove!

5

Water Works Wonders

Fill the pot with water until it covers the veggies like a cozy blanket. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about an hour. Watch the magic happen!

6

Strain, Baby, Strain

Once the hour is up, it's time to strain out the veggies. Bid them farewell as you pour the liquid gold into a separate bowl or pot. Feel free to give them a little wave goodbye. They've done their job!

7

Cool Down, Broth

Let the veggie broth cool down to room temperature. You can speed up this process by placing the bowl in an icy bath and whispering soothing words to it.

8

Store for Future Foodventures

Congratulations! Your vegetable broth is ready to be stored in airtight containers. Pop them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for a longer-lasting veggie adventure.