My January 2021 is all about this broth. I sip it when I am in need of some warmth, some energy and grounding and lately, I need it all.
This broth is easy to make. I like to use as many organic or local ingredients as the goal here is to extract all the nutrients from the vegetables. Cut the veggies any way you want and add them into a large pot. No fancy knife skills needed as you will be tossing out the veggies once the soup has finished simmering. If you want to change up any of the vegetables and use what is hanging around in the fridge, go ahead. I only use veggies that I would eat anyways. I would not add anything that I would not eat fresh or looks rotten, wilted is definitely ok. I don’t use cauliflower or white cabbage as it can overpower the taste. Have fun with this broth as it will bring you good health for the new year.
Nourishing Vegetable Broth
If you want to add more veggies to your day then I recommend this broth.
This recipe makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
14 cups water
1 tbsp coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 2-inch piece of ginger, smashed
1 cup greens, such as kale or spinach
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
1 sheet kombu
1 tbsp whole peppercorns
1 - 2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp coconut aminos or white miso paste
1 tbsp soy sauce, (low sodium)
Directions
1. In a large stockpot add all the ingredients. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the vegetables are very soft.
2. Once vegetables are soft, allow broth to cool. Then using a strainer or colander strain broth. Discard all the vegetables.
3. Let stock cool before storing in the fridge or freezer.
Cooks Notes
I like to use organic or locally grown vegetables when available.
Discard the cooked vegetables after cooking.
Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for 3 months.
You can find coconut aminos in most health food store, however you could use a spoonful of miso paste in place of the aminos.