5 from 15 votes
Vegetarian Chicken Stock
This Vegetarian Chicken Stock blends onion, carrot, celery, leek, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and peppercorns simmered in water. Turmeric and smoked paprika added later create a warm color and subtle earthiness. The broth is strained to extract rich vegetable flavors without solids, making a versatile base for soups and sauces.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
2
quarts
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 onion quartered, large
- 4 carrot trimmed and cut into large pieces, large
- 4 celery ribs trimmed and cut into large pieces
- 2 leek white and pale green parts only, halved and rinsed well
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 8 thyme sprigs
- 8 parsley sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 black peppercorns whole
- 18 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to make broth, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients through the water in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, then stir in the turmeric and paprika. Let the stock cool.
- Once cooled, set a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl or a second stockpot. Pour the stock through the strainer, then use the back of a wooden spoon to mash the vegetables to release as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. If you're making broth, add salt to taste. Use the stock immediately or freeze in airtight plastic containers or freezer bags.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
1524mg
(32%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
45852IU
(917%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
411mg
(41%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 quarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1524mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 45852IU | 917% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 411mg | 41% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.