The secrets for how to make vegetable broth
One of my biggest pieces of advice for really taking this homemade vegetable stock recipe to the next level is to roast your vegetables before adding them to water and reduce them by half on the stovetop. If you’re short on time and can’t do that, then the traditional route is fine too, this just really adds an extra boost of flavor. A few additional tips to ace this recipe:
Be sure to use Kombu, white miso, and dehydrated mushrooms – these 3 ingredients are so important and will really, really elevate your broth Use good quality (or even organic) produce and herbs Use filtered water (save yourself time by pre-boiling) 10000% use a strainer to press out any excess liquid from the veg, this makes for an incredibly saturated taste + ensures you end up with a smooth stock
Magical Kombu
For this recipe, I teamed up with my friends at Mountain Rose Herbs. I’ve been working with them for a while because I love their products! I recently made this yummy White Truffle Vanilla Mac & Cheese and showed you how to make quick and easy pickled veggies. With their high quality, organic products. For this recipe, it’s no different, I’ve used their Kombu to create this perfect homemade vegetable stock recipe.
What on earth is Kombu? Kombu is an edible kelp that is widely used in East Asia. This species is cultivated on ropes in the seas of Japan and Korea. Although Kombu’s roots are closely connected with Japan and Korea, Mountain Rose Herbs Kombu is cultivated off the coast of Maine. Kombu is used extensively in Japanese cuisine and is one of the primary ingredients needed to make dashi, a soup stock. That’s why it makes such a perfect addition to this vegan bone broth.
Kombu is loaded with nutrients, which makes it a great addition to this broth recipe because since you don’t get the nutrients from bones like in a typical bone broth, Kombu makes up for it. Kombu is:
Low calorie & nutrient-dense Contains potassium, fiber, calcium, iron & magnesium Also has vitamins C, A, E, K, and B-vitamins A great source of iodine – which is a critical component in thyroid hormones Rich in omega 3 fatty acids Known as the “treasure of the sea” for its antioxidant properties
Other soups you’ll love:
Looking for other warming winter soups? Here are some you can add to your list to try:
Easy Vegan “Chicken” Noodle Soup Creamy Vegan Vegetable Soup Greek Lemon Rice Soup Vegan Broccoli Soup Anti-Inflammatory Sweet Curry Soup
What is your fav soup in the wintertime? Share below in the comments!
