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Cooking broth starter Recipe

Universal · Condiment · 15 min total

A concentrated paste of aromatics and herbs that jump-starts soups, stews, and sauces with deep, savory flavor. Keep it in the fridge or freezer for quick, homemade broth anytime.

Ingredients

• 1 cup roughly chopped onion
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped celery
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only)
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2. Pulse until a coarse paste forms, scraping down sides as needed.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
4. To use, stir 1-2 tablespoons of starter into simmering water or broth, then add additional vegetables, protein, or grains as desired.

Tips

• For a vegan version, omit any animal-based ingredients; this recipe is already vegan.
• Double the batch and freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning.
• Add a pinch of dried herbs like oregano or rosemary for variation.

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