Hidden Veggie Broth

If you want to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, sneak them in with this hidden veggie broth! In addition to being nutritious, it is also incredibly flavorful.

Welcome back to my Hidden Veggies series, where we embark on a mission to sneak more plants into every meal. Even if you don’t mind the textures, it’s a great way to ensure every bite is extra nutritious.

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The book itself follows the footsteps of the PlantYou Cookbook with colorful infographics, accessible ingredients, and easy-to-follow instructions. Additionally, the new book focuses on reducing food waste and getting creative with your ingredients.

One way to make sure your produce never goes to waste is to make this hidden veggie broth, which features five different vegetables!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• I know that some people are reluctant to make broth from scratch. But I promise you, this is super simple! It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, and you don’t even need any special kitchen equipment.
• There are so many ways you can use this! I frequently use vegetable broth to cook soups, rice, pasta, and more.
• Since you’re making it yourself, you can choose the consistency, add-ons, and the amount of salt you want to use.
• It’s a great way to use up several veggies and stop them from going to waste. Furthermore, this hidden veggie broth can be canned or frozen to extend its shelf life.
• This is a great recipe to have in your arsenal for when you (or someone in your household) get sick. It’s warming, yummy, and might help you recover a little bit quicker.

Vegetable Broth: Liquid Gold

Vegetable broth is a flavorful liquid made by simmering various vegetables, herbs, and sometimes spices in water. It serves as a base for soups, stews, sauces, and other dishes, providing a vegetarian or vegan alternative to meat-based broths.

Common ingredients include onions, carrots, celery, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs like thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. Some variations may also include ingredients like ginger, fennel, or even seaweed for added depth of flavor.

The invention of vegetable broth likely stems from the desire to create a flavorful and nutritious liquid base for vegetarian and vegan dishes. It adds depth and complexity to dishes, enhancing the overall taste without relying on animal products.

Traditionally, the vegetables are strained from the liquid once the broth is infused with the flavors. The unique quality of this hidden veggie broth is that they are blended right in, providing dietary fiber as well as various vitamins and other nutrients.

Kitchenware and Equipment

All you need are a few basics, including a cutting board, a knife, a large pot, and a blender.

Personally, I would recommend an immersion blender to reduce clean-up. However, I’ve also made this hidden veggie broth with my Ninja countertop blender before and it was divine!

If you are planning to freeze any of the broth for long-term storage, reusable silicone ziplock bags are a great essential to have in your plant-based kitchen.

How to Make This Recipe

I promise you, most of the process to make this hidden veggie broth is entirely hands-off. You get to sit back and wait while the veggies infuse the water with the amazing flavors.

Start by prepping your ingredients. You can chop them by hand or use mechanical or electrical vegetable dicers.

To a large pot, add the chopped celery, carrot, onion, zucchini, and garlic. Saute for a few minutes over medium heat along with turmeric and salt.

Then, add water and bring the contents to a boil before lowering the heat. Let your broth simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes before turning off the heat. Don’t worry, if you’re a busy person juggling several tasks at once, you can leave it on the stove for a bit longer. 

Wait for the soup to cool down until it is safe to handle. Blend the contents until you have a velvety smooth vegetable broth. A voila!

Hack It!

• Some of the water will evaporate during the cooking. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water during the blending process.
• This is such a versatile dish! You can enjoy this vegetable broth by itself or use it as a component in soups, stews, stir fry recipes, and more!
• You can treat this broth similar to some of the scrappy cooking recipes. If you have some leftover herbs, greens, or a handful of veggies, you can add them in and prevent food waste!
• Similarly, you can adjust the spices and salt to your taste. For instance, you can add some peppercorns and bay leaves while the mixture simmers.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• 30 Clove Garlic Soup
• Healthy Alphabet Soup
• Overnight Oat Buns
• Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
• Cilantro Lemon Soup

Eating a wide variety of plants is a great stepping stone to a healthy gut and overall well-being. However, if you want to ensure that you get all the nutrients you need as a plant-based eater, it’s important to supplement your diet. My go-to is the Complement x PlantYou Essential multinutrient that makes thriving on a vegan diet easier than ever!

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