Vibrant Veggie Stock

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Vibrant Veggie Stock

This nourishing veggie stock is a powerhouse of nutrients, perfect for boosting your health and warming you up from the inside out. Packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger, and mineral-rich kombu, it’s as good for your body as it is delicious. Customize the flavour to your taste and enjoy it as a sipping broth or a base for soups and stews.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium red or yellow onions, quartered

  • 1 head of garlic, cut in half (no need to peel)

  • 3 carrots, cut into large chunks

  • 4 celery stalks, cut into chunks

  • 1 tbsp peppercorns

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

  • 1 small handful each: fresh parsley, thyme & rosemary

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 4oz (⅔ cup) mushrooms, sliced (cremini, shiitake or reishi)

  • 1 apple or pear (optional, for sweetness)

  • 1 small piece fresh turmeric, sliced in half

  • 1 3-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced

  • 2-3 pieces kombu seaweed, about 4 inches long

  • 4 liters water

  • Optional wellness boosters: Burdock root, Dandelion Root, Astragalus Root

Directions:

Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the vegetables well. Chop the carrots and celery into chunks, quarter the onions, and half the garlic head. Slice the mushrooms, turmeric, and ginger.

  1. Simmer the Broth: Add all ingredients to a large pot and cover with 4 liters of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover partially with the lid and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring minimally.

  2. Strain the Liquid: Let the broth cool slightly, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or second pot. Press gently on the solids to extract as much flavour as possible.

  3. Serve or Store: You can use the broth right away as a base for soup by adding fresh vegetables and your favorite ingredients. You can also store it in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze and use as needed.

Feel free to customize the herbs or add different veggies for variety! Note that some vegetables should be avoided in a broth, such as potatoes (too starchy), and beets (overpowering for flavour and colour).