Easy Vegetarian Recipes and Vegan Recipes

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Once you get into the habit of making your own stocks, you will loathe to use bouillion cubes ever again. I am picky about my level of salt and I find that not only are store-bought stock powders and cubes far too salty, but also much less tasty than a homemade broth. I generally keep a litre or so of stock (at least) in my freezer at any one time to use as a base for a number of recipes. It’s now a kitchen staple of mine and I feel uneasy when my freezer is missing its mandatory container of frozen veggie broth!

Homemade stocks are also a great way to use up those vegetables that have been sitting in the fridge for a little too long. You know the ones I mean. I’m talking about the veggies that are still edible (not rotting!) but maybe a little past their peak… You can throw just about any vegetables (save maybe cabbage and broccoli) into a homemade vegetable stock recipe.

Kippy’s Basic Vegetable Stock
  1. Mix all ingredients in a large 4 quart (or larger) saucepan. Bring to the boil and then let simmer for 1.5 hours. Remove from heat and use as needed. Can be frozen!
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  • Lynda
    Kip! Lynda B here. I have a question about the stock. Is the broth "tasty" on its own? There are times when I am not very hungry but I crave veggie stock to have as a soup.

    I make my own stock, but strictly reserve it for soups. My stock is unpredictable because it is made up of whatever leftovers I have at the end of the week.

    Great site! I'm totally going to make some of these recipes!!

    Donkey love,

    L
  • Kip
    Hey donkey fan!

    I generally don't make base stocks to be salty and bold enough to eat on their own, but you could totally beef it up with some extras (salt, soy sauce, etc...). You could also try kicking it up a notch by adding some kombu for a Japanese style base or lemongrass,chili and lime leaves for Southeast Asian style.

    A really good broth on its own is kombu + dried shiitakes + mirin + soy sauce. Realllly easy!
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