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Easy 20 Minute Vegetable Broth |Ready in about 45 minutes, this recipe yields 1 quart of broth.

Homemade Vegetable Broth

Use as a base for soups or to boost the flavor in risottos, pasta, and casseroles!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, soup, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 cup leeks white and light green parts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes undrained

Instructions

  • Place leeks, carrots, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tomatoes in a large pot with 4 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Strain into a large bowl, pressing down on the vegetables to get as much liquid as possible.
  • Return stock to the pot and discard the vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12283IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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