How to Make World's Greatest Vegetable Broth - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing embodies comfort and warmth quite like a steaming bowl of homemade vegetable broth. Whether enjoyed on its own as a light and nourishing soup or used as the base for countless other dishes, a good vegetable broth is an essential staple in any kitchen. This recipe for the World's Greatest Vegetable Broth is sure to become a go-to in your culinary repertoire, delivering a rich, flavorful, and versatile broth that will elevate all of your favorite recipes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet onions, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 pound tomatoes, cored and quartered
  • 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ pound turnips, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 gallon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place onions, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and turnips in a large roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender and onions are caramelized, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables into a large stockpot. Add celery, parsley, garlic, peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf. Pour in water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 20 to 40 minutes.
  • Strain broth into a large bowl, reserving vegetables for another use.
  • Nutrition

    133 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 132mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 81mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 802mg