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Vegetable Stock is a very important ingredient when making soups or just making daals and pulaos more nutritious and flavorful. This vegetable stock recipe is very simple yet it’s packed with goodness and so much more flavorful that using water. Homemade broth or stock is not just cheaper but a lot healthier and tastier (and no preservatives or MSG). Give this vegetable broth recipe a shot and you’ll see that it does not get any easier than this! We have used it extensively in recipes on our website!
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min – 1 Hr
Makes – 14 cups (approx)
Ingredients:
Oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic Cloves – 8 large, roughly smashed
Bay Leaf – 1
Whole Peppercorn – 1/2 tsp or to taste (optional)
Onions – 2 large, big chunks
Carrots – 4 large, big pcs.
Tomatoes – 2 large, big cubes
Celery – 4 stalks, chopped
Spring Onions – 4 stalks
Leeks – 4 stalks (optional)
Parsley – 10-12 sprigs, whole
Salt – to taste
Water – 1 gallon/16 cups
Method:
1. Wash all the vegetables well.
2. In a heavy bottom Stock pot/pan, add in the Oil.
3. Add in the Garlic and then turn on the flame.
4. Once the Oil is warm, add in the Bay Leaf and Whole Peppercorn.
5. Add in all the Vegetables one after another.
6. Add in Salt to taste and mix well.
7. Allow the Vegetables to cook for about 5-6 minutes.
8. Add in Water, increase the heat to a high and cover to allow it to come to a boil.
9. Once boiling, remove cover, reduce heat to a low and allow the Vegetable to simmer for 45 min to an Hour.
10. Allow the Stock to cool a little, drain the liquid and trash the vegetable.
11. Once the Stock is room Temperature, store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for later use.
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February 15th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
finally ! lol !
thank you very much hetal and anuja !
to share your way of making vegetable broth..I have checked other sites but as always your way of showing cooking is always unique and the best out of best..
that’s why I was waiting to see this for long time..thankyou once agian..
keep up the great job!
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hetal Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 2:34 am
Your welcome Yogita!
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February 15th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Thank you very much for this receipe. I have a question. Instead of cooking the vegetables for 1 hr, can I pressure cook all the vegetables in a cooker for 1 whistle?. Just got this doubt. If free please clear my doubt.
Thanks.
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hetal Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 2:35 am
Hi Preeti,
You can pressure cook the veggies if you are in a time crunch, but broth is all about the slow release of flavors from the vegetables. Also, if the veggies get overcooked in the pressure cooker, the flavor of the broth is not that great.
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preeti Reply:
February 21st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Thankyou Hetal.
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February 15th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
[...] Zucchini – 1 medium, chopped Tomatoes – 2 large, pureed Stewed Tomatoes – 1 can Vegetable Broth – 1 cup or as needed Soy Nuggets – 1 cup, cooked per directions (optional) Cumin Powder [...]
February 16th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
GREAT!!!!!!!!!
One of the best way to use the veggies that has short self life.
Thanks so much!!! YOU GIRLS ROCK!!!!
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February 16th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
I miss your show alot since your vidios were not playing for a long time .This is the first time I’m able to watch the best young ladies I ever met on such sites .All good and success I hope for both of you .Thanks for all recipies you offer us .
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February 17th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Thanks guys ! U come up with really useful recipes everytime,Though I am really fond of cooking but eversince I started following UR recipes I keep getting a lot of praises, Thanks to you guys!
By the way who’s doing ur videos these days ,I am noticing a change (zooming)
also can we have a video on makki ki roti?
Thanks in advance! Keep posting more yummy recipes!
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hetal Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Thanks Shalu!
We have makki ki roti coming up soon!
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Anonymous Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 5:12 am
please give us more south indian recipes pls
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February 17th, 2010 at 9:25 am
plz post recipe for chicken stock also
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February 17th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
HELLO LADIES:
WOW…..THAT IS GREAT…..NO MORE STORE BOUGHT BROTH OR STOCK……YUM…LOVE IT….THANKS.
YES, PLEASE SEND THE RECIPE FOR CHICKEN STOCK TOOOO…PLEASE
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
RIZWANA
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February 17th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Hi,
We dont get parsley and celery easily here in India. Are there any substitutes for these two ingredients?
Thanks for the great video. I love this website.
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hetal Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Hi Roshni,
You can leave the celery out and maybe substitute coriander (dhaniya) for the parsley. Just add a little more onions or carrots to compensate.
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Kristin Reply:
June 1st, 2011 at 12:25 am
I know this is more than a year too late but I wonder about the celery. Is lovage available in India? The both stalks and leaves can be used but the leaves in particular would help compensate for the lack of parsley. It grows easily in gardens in many parts of America. I have one in my yard in the Pacific NW (no, not quite the climate of ANY of India I admit) but it is prolific and yummy. It goes in my stocks.
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February 18th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I tried it today. very tasty and healthy. Thank you so much!
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February 19th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Looks good. Guys, I really hate the throwing veggies part. If not anything, they still have fiber.
Hetal, the top you are wearing looks really nice. Adds an additional pinch of color to the show :->)
I like using coffe cup for support while freezing. Never thought or heard about it before. Thanks.
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hetal Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Hi R,
Yes, throwing the veggies hurt me, too. Making broth at home has been a learning experience for me over the years. The first time I ever made it (some 15 yrs back), I actually blended the veggies and the broth in a blender, thinking I would make use of the veggies — bad mistake! I had to throw the whole yucky thing away. If you try eating one of the leftover veggies, you will see exactly why we have to throw them away.
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February 20th, 2010 at 9:02 am
If you are into composting you do not need to throw away the veggies
just recycle
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hetal Reply:
February 20th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Hi Renuka,
Wow, what a wonderful and “green” idea! Thanks for sharing!
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February 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Hi Hetal & Anuja,
I try and use trimmings of vegetables. Is that OK or you would recommend using only fresh vegetables.
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hetal Reply:
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Hi Vineeta,
If you have any left over trimming from other veggies, you can add them. However, for the base flavor, we’d suggest using the actual vegetables.
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vineeta Reply:
February 24th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Thanks Hetal.
I will keep it in mind.
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March 25th, 2010 at 3:24 am
Dear Hetal and Anuja, this is my sencond post sorry I couldn’t resist to post again. I been exploring your website and it is FANTASTIC and I just need to ask you a favor, if you turn to be the new chefs of “network of food” please don’t change the way you explain the recipes. I am always confused by all those screamns “BAAM” and fancy way they cut the vegetables that make me feel that I don’t have the skills and tools to put together a dish. Since I found you guys and followed your instructions I know that is simpler and easier. Thank you again and keep up the good work. Hugs!
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anuja Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Hi Margarita,
Thank you so so much! We will keep that in mind
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April 29th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Can we store the vegetable stock? If yes, for how long and the best way to store.
thanks
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anuja Reply:
May 3rd, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Hi Jayshree,
You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5-7 days or in the freezer for about 2-3 months.
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July 10th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
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October 7th, 2010 at 12:36 am
hi
hetal and anuja
thank you so much
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October 27th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
can i use this veggie broth as a base for a beef stew?
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hetal Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Hi Mira,
You could, but why waste good vegetable broth on a meat dish? Normally it is more expensive to make vegetable broth than it is to make beef or chicken stock.
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December 3rd, 2010 at 10:44 am
can i also add some spinach in the broth?
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hetal Reply:
December 3rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Hi Hitesh,
Spinach loses its nutrients really fast (if overcooked) so it would not be a good idea to add it to broth. You can always add it in later in whichever soup you are preparing.
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Kristin Reply:
June 1st, 2011 at 12:35 am
Heartily agreed but I would add the caveat that putting in the stalks of the spinach that you aren’t using anyway in the last 15 minutes would give it a ‘greener’ flavor. You are absolutely correct about the vitamins, though. The B’s go fast.
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January 12th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Hetal & Anuja – check this out.
http://www.gayatrivantillu.com/recipes-2/basics/vegetable-stock
Although the video is in Telugu, there is an english explanation and you will be able to figure out that she is using vegetable peels, seeds etc to create vegetable stock. Try it out and see! I’m going to try it as well.
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February 22nd, 2011 at 8:22 am
hye
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February 22nd, 2011 at 8:24 am
hetal and anuja
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May 28th, 2011 at 10:29 am
just got to hear about u frm my niece n tried ur site.I thrilled at the way u girls explained the making of vegetable broth.thnks n cn u have more receipes on soups without a lot of cornflour in it.I m a veg person so more on the healthy options.thnks
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hetal Reply:
June 1st, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Hi Hemal,
Welcome to SMTC! We have a soup section with many different soups: http://showmethecurry.com/category/soups and of course we always keep posting new ones!
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March 12th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Hey ladies. I have been watching your videos a lot lately as I just got married and started cooking. Really love them!
For making vegetable broth, can I use raw banana peels, potato peels, chow-chow peels, ridge gourd peels, gia peel, kaddhu peel etc? I’m a south indian and these vegetables are common in my kitchen and want to know if they can be added while making the broth.
Awaiting your reply,
Thanks a ton
Archana
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June 13th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Hey guys.. when u say cook it for 45 minutes, you mean another 45 minutes AFTER you bring the mixture to a boil right?
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hetal Reply:
July 2nd, 2012 at 3:31 pm
HI Anu,
Yes…
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October 28th, 2012 at 3:51 am
Hi,
How long can I store this in the freezer?
Thanks,
Prabha
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hetal Reply:
October 29th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Hi Prabha,
About 4-6 months
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