Vegetable Stock

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
84%
Vegetable Stock
45 min.
4
114kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with a homemade vegetable stock that bursts with flavor? This versatile and wholesome vegetable stock is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect base for a variety of dishes. With a health score of 84, it’s a guilt-free addition to your kitchen repertoire.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a rich and aromatic stock that serves four people, with each serving containing only 114 calories. Imagine the delightful aroma of sautéed crimini mushrooms, fresh carrots, and fragrant fennel wafting through your kitchen as you create this nourishing elixir. The combination of fresh herbs, including flat-leaf parsley and bay leaves, infuses the stock with a depth of flavor that store-bought versions simply can’t match.

Not only is this vegetable stock a fantastic side dish, but it also serves as a foundation for countless recipes. Whether you’re looking to whip up a comforting udon soup or a light poached fish dish, this stock will enhance the flavors and elevate your meals. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months, ensuring you always have a delicious base on hand.

Join the ranks of cooking enthusiasts who appreciate the art of homemade stock and discover how this simple recipe can transform your cooking experience!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • ounces mushrooms halved (baby bella)
  • large carrots peeled cut into 1" pieces
  • 10  celery stalks cut into 1" pieces
  • small fennel bulb cut into 1" pieces
  • sprigs flat parsley 
  • head garlic halved
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • medium onion unpeeled cut into 1" pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-highheat.
  2. Add remaining ingredients andcook, stirring occasionally, until vegetablesbegin to soften, 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 4 quartscold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heatand simmer until stock is reduced by half,1-1 1/2 hours.
  4. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieveinto a large bowl; discard solids. DO AHEAD:Stock can be made 3 days ahead.
  5. Let coolcompletely, then cover and chill, or freezefor up to 3 months.
  6. And Two Ways To Use It
  7. Udon Soup
  8. Simmer stock with finely chopped fresh gingerand a splash of reduced-sodium soy sauceuntil flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
  9. Addfrozen corn and peas and drained cooked udonnoodles. Cook soup until vegetables and udonare heated through.Weeknight Poached Fish
  10. Simmer stock with fillets of flaky white fish,like halibut, and with quick-cooking vegetables,such as diced mushrooms or shredded cabbage,until fish is just cooked through.caraway seeds among plates.

Nutrition Facts

Calories114kcal
Protein13.05%
Fat29.09%
Carbs57.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.21
Glycemic Load
4.64
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.941739108251%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.63mg
Apigenin
3.53mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
11.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.52kcal
5.68%
Fat:4.05g
6.24%
Saturated Fat:0.63g
3.92%
Carbohydrates:18.14g
6.05%
Net Carbohydrates:13.17g
4.79%
Sugar:7.68g
8.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:70.62mg
3.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.09g
8.18%
Vitamin A:6273.1IU
125.46%
Vitamin K:73.27µg
69.78%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.64%
Vitamin C:18.91mg
22.92%
Fiber:4.96g
19.86%
Potassium:695.16mg
19.86%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.61%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.07%
Copper:0.3mg
14.9%
Vitamin B3:2.95mg
14.76%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.38%
Folate:49.05µg
12.26%
Phosphorus:122.31mg
12.23%
Selenium:7.08µg
10.12%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.96%
Calcium:78.75mg
7.88%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.69%
Magnesium:30.38mg
7.59%
Iron:1.3mg
7.24%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.77%
Source:Epicurious