Vegetable Stock

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

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant flavors of nature with this delightful Vegetable Stock recipe! Imagine a rich, aromatic broth that serves as the foundation for countless dishes, while being notably healthy and accommodating a variety of dietary preferences. With a health score of 84, this stock is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their meals without compromising on wellness.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a flavorful base for your soups, stews, sauces, and more, serving four generous portions packed with nutrition. The calming essence of bay leaves and whole black peppercorns mingles beautifully with the earthy taste of crimini mushrooms, sweet carrots, and crunchy celery. Your kitchen will be filled with a symphony of aromas as you sauté the fresh vegetables and herbs, culminating in a deliciously satisfying vegetable stock that is as versatile as it is nourishing.

Not only is this vegetable stock a cinematic backdrop for your culinary creations, but it offers two delightful ways to use it, ensuring that you take full advantage of this nourishing liquid gold. Whether you’re looking to whip up a comforting udon soup or poach flaky white fish for a weeknight dinner, this stock provides a flavorful, healthy solution.

Discover the joys of homemade Vegetable Stock and embrace healthier eating habits while delighting your taste buds with every spoonful!

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%
Potassium:695.16mg
19.86%
Fiber:4.96g
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