Basic Vegetable Broth

Name: Basic Vegetable Broth
Ingredients: Salt; ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon wheat-free tamari (optional); 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil or ¼ cup water; 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped; ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 large bay leaf; 8 cups water; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons olive oil or ¼ cup water

Preparation info

Makes about
6 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

One-Dish Vegan

By Robin Robertson

Published 2013

About

Use this basic vegetable broth as a guideline. Feel free to add other vegetables or seasonings according to your personal preference, although it is best to omit boldly colored or strongly flavored vegetables that may be too pronounced.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil or ¼ cup water
1 large yellow onion

Soup
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Heat the oil or water in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, cover, and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and add the water, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, tamari (if using), and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour to reduce the liquid and bring out the