Best 2 Slow Cooker Vegetable Broth Recipes

Preparing a wholesome and flavorful vegetable broth in your slow cooker is a culinary art that yields a nutritious and versatile foundation for various dishes. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking to elevate your soups, stews, and sauces or a beginner looking for an effortless way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of crafting a rich, savory vegetable broth that captures the essence of fresh produce and transforms your meals into culinary masterpieces.

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BASIC VEGETABLE BROTH (SLOW COOKER)

Basic Vegetable Broth (Slow Cooker) image

A nice easy way to make a vegetable broth. This freezes well and is a nice base for many soup recipes.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories Stocks

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 onions, unpeeled, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
3 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 cup mixed mushrooms, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
2 bay leaves

Steps:

Place all ingredients in slow cooker with 7 cups water.
Cook on low heat until vegetables are tender, about 6 hours.
Strain into large bowl, pressing vegetables to extract liquid.
Let cool 30 minutes.
Refrigerate uncovered until cool.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BROTH

Slow Cooker Vegetable Broth image

Grab your veggie scraps and your Crock Pot and make up your very own batch of golden-delicious veggie broth! It's easy.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 pounds vegetables
12 cups water
1-2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
6- quart or larger slow cooker

Steps:

Add veggies, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves to your slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours (or on high 4-5 hours), until the broth is golden and the veggies are very tender.
Remove the lid from the slow cooker and let the broth cool for a bit.
Use a wooden spoon to gently press on the veggies in the slow cooker to release a little more flavor.
Grab a large bowl and set a colander over the top. Make sure you're near your kitchen sink! Now carefully pour the mixture into the colander and discard the cooked veggies. Set a fine-mesh sieve over another bowl (or rinse your slow cooker out to use that). Pour the broth over the sieve to strain out the last bit of sediment.
Add salt if desired.
Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for about 5 days, or you can freeze it for later use. Freezer bags are the easiest. To thaw, pull it out of the freezer and place it in the fridge to thaw 12-24 hours ahead of time.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will give your broth the best flavor.
Roast your vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker. This will caramelize the vegetables and add a deeper flavor to your broth.
Add a variety of vegetables to your broth. This will give your broth a more complex flavor.
Use a good quality stock or water. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your broth.
Season your broth to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
Let your broth simmer for at least 6 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
Strain your broth before using it. This will remove any solids from the broth.

Conclusion:

Vegetable broth is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your soups, stews, sauces, and gravies. It's also a good way to use up leftover vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own delicious vegetable broth at home.