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Homemade Vegetable Stock Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious homemade vegetable stock recipe that is loaded with flavor and is perfect to use in soups, stews, and braises.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Servings: 40 8 ounce servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 roughly chopped yellow onions
  • ½ roughly chopped celery bunch
  • 10-12 roughly chopped carrots
  • 2 roughly chopped leeks
  • 10-12 garlic cloves
  • 1 to ½ gallons of leftover frozen vegetable scraps
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 15-20 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 15-20 black peppercorns

Instructions

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  1. In a very large pot over low heat add in the olive oil and gently sweat the onions, celery, carrots, leeks, and garlic cloves for 15-20 minutes. Do not brown.
  2. Next, add in all of the remaining ingredients and fill the pot up with cold water until it is about 2” over the veggies.
  3. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to an active simmer.
  4. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Strain the stock and use or store it.

Notes

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  • Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 3 days ahead of time. Keep refrigerated before using.
  • How to Store: Cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days. This will freeze very well covered for up to 6 months. Be sure to completely cool the stock before freezing.
  • How to Reheat: Add your desired amount to a saucepot and cook over low heat until warmed.
  • Before using your vegetable stock, it is wise to season it with salt and pepper.
  • Sweating vegetables when cooking means cooking over low heat to soften but not too brown.
  • It is absolutely fine if your vegetable stock is lighter or darker than mine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 9853IU (197%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 408 ounce servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 9853IU 197%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.