Creating a rich, brown vegetable stock is an art form that can elevate your cooking to new heights. This flavorful liquid forms the foundation of many dishes, adding depth and complexity to soups, stews, sauces, and more. By carefully selecting your vegetables and caramelizing them before simmering, you can create a stock that is not only delicious but also visually appealing, with a deep, amber color and a rich, savory aroma. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and techniques to make the best vegetable stock you've ever tasted.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RICH BROWN VEGETABLE STOCK
This is a satisfying vegetable stock made rich and delicious with lentils, leeks, and potato. It's suitable for vegan meals, and makes an excellent stock in which to cook rice. And it's my vegetable stock of choice for my own Five Lily Soup!
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Stocks
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute leeks, carrots, celery, potato and garlic until slightly browned.
- Add 5 cups water and remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for one hour.
- Strain and cool; can easily be frozen and recipe is easily doubled.
RICH VEGETABLE STOCK
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Mushroom Onion Roast Vegetarian Root Vegetable Carrot Red Wine Vegan Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
- Toss vegetables, garlic, and herbs with oil in a large flameproof roasting pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Straddle roasting pan across 2 burners over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute.
- Transfer vegetables with juices to a 4-quart pot. Add water, bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids.
ULTIMATE BROWNED VEGETABLE STOCK
This is my all-time favorite vegetable stock; the richness of this stock belies its simplicity. It loans its full-bodied flavor to almost any soup. It is the only veggie stock I will use to make my Recipe #150699 (Aka Hangover Soup), it would be a shame to make that soup any other way... a real shame. I originally found the recipe in a cookbook titled Soup and Bread: A Country Inn Cookbook, and have since adjusted it a bit. I also usually double the batch as it seems that 4 cups is never enough for us, and it freezes well. You can also add as many shiitake mushroom stems as you want (say 1 -3 cups) to the browned vegetables with the water for even more flavor. The variation which follows is sheer heaven: the ambrosia of soup stocks. Note: This recipe yields a little over 4 cups, if you are making my Hangover Soup recipe you will needs to double this recipe.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Stocks
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray and 11 X 13-inch backing pan with cooking spray.
- Place the onions, carrots, celery, beets and garlic in the pan. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat the vegetables. Pour over the soy sauce and bake until the vegetables are deeply browned, almost burnt-looking, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the vegetables to a large heavy soup pot. Add 5 cups of the water and the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the remaining 2 cups of water into the baking pan, and using the blade since of a spatula, scrape up all those wonderful browned, caramelized bits on the bottom. Add this to the soup pot.
- Bring the water to a boil, and then turn down the heat and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes. Cool slightly and strain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 1175.5, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.2
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
For vegetarian soups, stews, and other dishes, such as risotto, vegetable stock is a flavorful alternative to water or meat-based stocks. You can vary the flavor by increasing the amount of garlic, replacing the carrots with parsnips, or changing some of the fresh herbs. This recipe is adapted from the "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" cookbook.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium stockpot over medium until hot but not smoking. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add celery, carrots, garlic, and peppercorns; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in enough water to cover vegetables by 1 inch (8 to 10 cups) and add herbs and remaining half onion. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, 1 hour.
- Pour stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl or another pot, pressing on vegetables to extract as much flavorful liquid as possible. Discard solids. If not using immediately, cool in an ice-water bath before transferring to airtight containers.
VEGETABLE STOCK
Provided by Mary Frances Heck
Categories Soup/Stew Garlic Mushroom Vegetable Vegetarian Low Cal Low Sodium Celery Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Parsley Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add 4 quarts cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until stock is reduced by half, 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. DO AHEAD: Stock can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool completely, then cover and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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
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
BRAMBLETT'S VEGETABLE STOCK
A perfect base for any number of recipes. Store some in the freezer, and you have an almost instant meal on your hands!
Provided by chillyroc
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Broth and Stock Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Place onions in pot and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until very tender and golden brown.
- Mix celery root, potato peels, carrots, mushrooms and squash into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 45 minutes or until vegetables are very tender and golden brown.
- Pour water into pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain out the solids, taste for sufficient salt and voila! Your stock!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 545.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. The more variety you have, the more flavorful your stock will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, parsnips, turnips, and mushrooms.
- Roast your vegetables before simmering them. Roasting them will caramelize the sugars and add a deeper flavor to your stock.
- Use a good quality water. The water you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your stock. Use filtered or spring water if possible.
- Season your stock well. Add salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot before simmering. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Simmer your stock for at least an hour. The longer you simmer it, the more flavor it will develop. You can simmer it for up to 4 hours, but 1-2 hours is usually sufficient.
- Strain your stock before using it. This will remove any solids and make your stock smooth and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Making vegetable stock is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and add flavor to your cooking. It's also a great way to get more nutrients into your diet. Vegetable stock is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to sauces and gravies. So next time you're cooking, don't throw away those vegetable scraps! Save them and make a batch of delicious vegetable stock.
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