Easy Homemade Vegetable Stock brings a low-sodium options to the table for a delicious broth. Just say no to cans. (Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan)
Let me tell you a little story about me and chicken/vegetable stock. Many years back before I had a clue about our food industry and what chemical garbage it is, I’d eat the to-go Campbell’s chicken noodle soup cups.
Seriously, just typing that made my stomach turn. To make it short, I had one for lunch one day then came down with flu shortly after.
I can’t stand the sight, smell or mere thought of chicken soup which has led to the same reaction to vegetable soup. The mere thought and smell of it makes me want to chuck up whatever is in my stomach at that moment. (Poetically put, huh?)
After years of avoiding broth soup I finally realized what the issue was. It was the high-sodium stock you purchase in the store.
The combination of the sodium and broth is what reminded me of that wretched chicken soup. I tried low-sodium, organic, all-natural versions and every time would end up throwing the soup out because there was no way I was eating it. That was until I had the idea to make my own.
I now make a big batch every year, freeze it and thaw it a jar as needed.It’s the perfect solution to my soup dilemma.
Easy Homemade Vegetable Stock
Soup
Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Yield: 9 Quart Jars
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 180 min
Total Time: 200 min
Ingredients:
- 1-2 onions
- 1-2 heads of celery stalks
- 8-10 carrots
- 1 head of garlic, peeled
- 36 cups or 9 quarts of water,
- Salt as desired, I use 2 Tablespoons sea salt
- Approx 9 Quart Size Jars
Directions:
- In a large stock pot combine the water, onions, celery, carrots, garlic and salt.
- Cover and let sit on medium-low heat for 2-3 hours.
- Take out large pieces of vegetables, with the remaining broth strain through a strainer into quart size jars.
- Leave about 3/4 inch space at the top for allowing to expand when frozen. You can also freeze in freezer safe Ziploc bags.
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I love the idea of making your own vegetable broth. That way you control exactly which ingredients go into it. Brilliant plus I’m sure it tastes much better. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Vanessa! If there is anything I’ve found in adapting this lifestyle is your better off making it yourself. And I personally think it tastes MUCH better. 🙂