🍽️ FittestMe.aiFoodsNutrients

Light vegetable broth Recipe

French · Soup · 50 min total

A clear, delicate broth made from fresh vegetables and aromatics, perfect as a base for soups or sipped on its own.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and leek. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add bay leaf, thyme, water, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Discard solids.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Tips

• For a clearer broth, avoid stirring while simmering.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Add a parmesan rind for extra depth of flavor.

More about Light vegetable broth →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms