Name: Super-Simple Vegetable Broth
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 8 medium carrots, peeled; 2 large onions, peeled; 6 stalks celery; 2 large leeks, trimmed and thoroughly washed; 4 small potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled; 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley (about 1 large bunch); 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 4 quarts (16 cups) water

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

about 3 quarts (12 cups)

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 medium carrots, peeled
2 large onions, peeled
6 stalks celery
2 large leeks, trimmed and thoroughly washed
4 small potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley (about 1 large bunch)
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 quarts (16 cups) water

Directions

Chop carrots, onions, celery and leeks into 1- to 2-inch chunks; leave the potatoes whole. Combine the vegetables with the remaining ingredients in a soup pot or stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth through a colander, then once more through a fine sieve. If the broth tastes weak, pour it back into the pot and simmer until reduced to a flavor you prefer, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Tips

Nutrition Note: After straining and skimming, broth has negligible calories and nutrients except sodium (397 mg per cup).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
% Daily Value *
Sodium 397mg	17%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Magnesium 3mg	1%
Potassium 3mg	0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.