Cheater Vegetable Broth

I fully realize that the vegetable broth recipe I gave you on the previous page takes 2 hours to execute. We don’t always have that much time to spend in the kitchen, so I use this shortcut “cheater” vegetable broth when I need a smaller amount quickly. This recipe utilizes store-bought vegetable broth jazzed up with vegetables, herbs, and spices. Don’t skip adding a tomato or tomato paste; it adds a burst of umami. Because some of the broth will evaporate as it cooks, I like to add back a