Light Vegetable Broth

Tish's Note:

This is a basic stock that may be used in place of water in most any vegetable soup to give added depth of flavor. It's also a good way to use up vegetables that are limp or less than perfectly fresh!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 cups

• 7 cups water
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 large carrot , sliced
• 2 large celery ribs , sliced
• 1 medium potato , scrubbed and diced
• 1 cup coarsely shredded white cabbage
• salt
• 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a large soup pot.
2. Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered over low heat for 40-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are quite tender.
3. Strain the stock through 3 layers of cheesecloth.

Reviews

[lynette1]

i found this recipe easy to prepare and very fast. i substituted the herb seasoning with fresh herbs - sweet basil, rosemary, parsley and origanum. it came out with very intense aromas and flavours, which i like. i used is as a base for Minestrone Verde #24309 by Vic1 and was delighted by the flavours once again. Lynette1

[Samantha in Ut]

Very easy and adaptable to what you have in the fridge. I added baby bella mushrooms and fresh thyme, basil and rosemary. Wonderful, fresh and flavorful. Thanks!!

[April1]

I cannot find vegetable broth in either of our local grocery stores so I'm going to try this one. I will post an official review later...