Vegetarian Hearty Homemade Bone Broth
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of this **Vegetarian Hearty Homemade Bone Broth**, a plant-based twist on the classic broth recipe that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Crafted with a vibrant medley of roasted vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, and deepened with the umami goodness of mushrooms and tomato paste, this recipe delivers the robust taste you love—without the bones. Infused with aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley, and lightly brightened with apple cider vinegar, it’s slow-simmered to perfection for four hours, extracting deep flavors and nutrients. Perfect as a soothing soup base, a cooking liquid, or a warm cup to sip on, this vegetarian broth is a versatile and healthy staple. Packed with keywords like "vegetarian broth," "homemade bone broth alternative," and "easy vegetable stock recipe," this dish is ideal for meal prep or to freeze for later use.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion
- 2 large Carrots
- 2 large Celery stalks
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 8 ounces Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 10 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into large chunks.
Slice the mushrooms and peel the garlic cloves.
In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, mushrooms, and tomato paste, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Add the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, parsley, peppercorns, and salt to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the water and apple cider vinegar, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 3 to 4 hours.
Occasionally skim off any foam or debris that rises to the surface.
Once the broth is done simmering, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or another pot, discarding the solids.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary.
Allow the broth to cool, then store it in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for extended use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2306 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2516 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
