Dark vegetable stock is a flavorful and nutritious broth that can be used as a base for soups, stews, sauces, and gravies. It is made by simmering dark-colored vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and leeks, in water until they are soft and their flavors have been extracted. It has a rich, deep flavor that is perfect for adding umami to dishes, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. If you're interested in learning how to make dark vegetable stock, here are a few tips to help you get started.
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BASIC VEGETABLE STOCK
This is a good basic stock, and is perfect for vegetarians!
Provided by Stan Webber
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Broth and Stock Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop scrubbed vegetables into 1-inch chunks. Remember, the greater the surface area, the more quickly vegetables will yield their flavor.
- Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion, celery, carrots, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain. Discard vegetables.
- Other ingredients to consider: mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus (butt ends), corn cobs, fennel (stalks and trimmings), bell peppers, pea pods, chard (stems and leaves), celery root parings, marjoram (stems and leaves), basil, potato parings . . . Get the idea?
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
QUICK AND EASY VEGETABLE STOCK RECIPE
When making vegetable stock, you only need to simmer it for 30 to 45 minutes to extract the maximum flavor from the veggies and other aromatics.
Provided by Danilo Alfaro
Categories Ingredient Soup
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a heavy-bottomed stock pot or soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Lower the heat, add the onion, leek, carrot, celery, parsnip, celery, and garlic, and gently sauté, with the lid on, for about 5 minutes or until the onions are softened and slightly translucent. Don't brown the vegetables, though.
- Add the wine and reduce until the liquid is about three-fourths evaporated.
- While the liquid is evaporating, create the sachet d'épices . Combine the bayleaf, thyme, parsley, and black peppercorns in a cheesecloth and tie with butchers twine.
- Add the water and sachet d'epices and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface, but don't stir or otherwise agitate the stock. Just let it simmer away.
- Remove from heat, pour through a strainer into another large pot or container. Cool, then refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 21 mg, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 1 gallon (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 2 g
DARK VEGETABLE STOCK
A vegetarian stock that similates beef or other rich stocks. A staple in making my Roasted French Onion Soup! From Moosewood Daily Special.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Stocks
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat the vegetable oil.
- Add the onions and garlic and saute until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 50 minutes, until all of the vegetables are very soft.
- Strain the stock through a sieve or colander.
- Use stock right away, or refrigerate it in a sealed container up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 6 months.
BASIC VEGETABLE STOCK
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h55m
Yield about 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl toss the oil with onions, carrots, garlic, leeks and arrange them in a roasting pan.
- Place pan in oven and roast, stirring once, for 45 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- In a large saucepan or stock pot combine the roasted vegetables with carrot tops, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, peppercorns, clove and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour or until the broth is reduced to about 8 cups. Strain.
- Additions for Summer Stock: summer squash, tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, bell peppers, corn cobs, marjoram, oregano, basil.
- Instead of first roasting vegetables, saute them over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown. Complete recipe as above.
- Additions for Winter Stock: celery root, parsley root, dried sage, mushrooms (both dried or 1 pound fresh).
VEGETABLE STOCK
Steps:
- Roughly chop all vegetables and place in a large pot. Pour in water to cover and bring to a boil Reduce heat to a simmer, skim and discard impurities from the top. Add the spices. Simmer, uncovered for about 2 hours. Strain and store in the refrigerator up to a week or keep frozen.
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE STOCK RECIPE BY TASTY
Instead of throwing away your vegetable scraps, collect them in a storage container and keep them in the freezer to make great tasting stock from scratch. It's quick to make and works great for soups, gravies, and even meatless risotto. The Earth will thank you for making less waste!
Provided by Katie Aubin
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Reserve any parts that you are trimming off or peeling away (including tops, bottoms, skins, and stems) from the vegetables and herbs suggested above. (Avoid scraps from vegetables like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or cauliflower, as their strong flavors can overpower your stock.) Place the scraps in a one-gallon airtight storage container, and keep them in the freezer for up to six months. You can add many other vegetable and herb scraps, including corn cobs, winter squash, zucchini, summer squash, beet greens, fennel fronds, chard stems, lettuce, parsnips, green beans, pea pods, bell peppers, eggplant, asparagus, and herbs like dill, thyme, parsley, cilantro, and basil.
- Keep adding scraps until the storage container is full.
- Transfer the contents of the container into a large pot and fill three-quarters of the pot (or until the scraps just start to float) with water.
- Bring water to a boil and then let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Using a sieve, strain the stock to remove the solids. Let stock cool completely.
- Stock can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 0 grams
VEGETABLE STOCK
Provided by Trish Hall
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 4h30m
Yield About 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Peel onions and cut in chunks. Peel carrots and cut in large rounds. Trim celery and chop in one-inch pieces. Peel parsnips and cut in large rounds. Peel garlic and mince. Chop tomatoes.
- Toss vegetables and garlic with oil and spread on a baking pan. Put in oven and roast for about an hour or until nicely browned. Stir occasionally to release steam.
- Remove vegetables from oven, place in large, deep pot, add water to cover, add herbs and pepper.
- Simmer for three hours. Cool and strain.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
LIGHT VEGETABLE STOCK
When the success of a recipe depends so much on the quality of just a few ingredients, it is worth seeking out the best. Here, we add an easy upgrade to store-bought vegetable stock to make sure its brimming with all of the right flavors. Use it to enhance dishes like risotto or this Creamy Asparagus Soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients with 4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes. Strain and discard solids; let cool completely. Stock can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days, or frozen up to 3 months.
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE STOCK
Making stock is a great way to use vegetable trimmings that would otherwise be tossed into the trash.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add carrots, parsnips, and celery; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Wash and drain chard thoroughly. Chop into 1-inch pieces. Add to the vegetable mixture. Then add 3 quarts plus 2 cups cold water, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer about 1 hour; liquid should be highly flavored.
- Remove from heat, and strain stock through a fine sieve, pressing on vegetables to extract juices. Discard vegetables. Stock can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
VEGETABLE STOCK
This easy veggie stock recipe should be a staple in any kitchen. The simple stock will add depth of flavour and herby goodness to a range of soups and stews
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 litre
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Tip everything into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt then cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for six months in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1.7 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.07 milligram of sodium
VEGETABLE STOCK
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss together mushrooms, shallots, carrots, bell peppers, parsley and thyme sprigs, garlic, and oil in a large flameproof roasting pan. Roast in middle of oven, turning occasionally, until vegetables are golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables with slotted spoon to a tall narrow 6-quart stockpot. Set roasting pan across 2 burners, then add wine and deglaze pan by boiling over moderate heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 2 minutes. Transfer to stockpot and add bay leaves, tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Pour through a large fine sieve into a large bowl, pressing on and discarding solids, then season with salt and pepper. Skim off fat.
Tips:
- Use a variety of dark vegetables. This will give your stock a rich, complex flavor. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, parsnips, turnips, and mushrooms.
- Roast the vegetables before simmering them. This will caramelize the vegetables and add a deeper flavor to the stock.
- Simmer the stock for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Strain the stock before using it. This will remove any solids and make the stock smooth.
- Use dark vegetable stock in soups, stews, sauces, and gravies. It will add a rich flavor to any dish.
Conclusion:
Dark vegetable stock is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it is also a healthier alternative to store-bought stock. With a little planning, you can easily make your own dark vegetable stock at home. So next time you are making soup, stew, or sauce, reach for dark vegetable stock instead of store-bought stock. You will be glad you did!
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