Homemade Vegetable Broth (Vegan Bone Broth)

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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Vegetable Broth (Vegan Bone Broth)

Got veggie scraps? Don’t toss them—turn them into liquid gold with this vegan broth recipe! It’s eco-friendly, ridiculously easy, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for adding rich, homemade flavor to your soups, stews, and beyond.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Ingredient

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Cups

Calories: 16kcal

Author: Michelle Cehn

Equipment

Large Stock Pot or Instant Pot with cover

Ingredients

8 cups water
8 cups leftover vegetable stems, peelings, skins, and trimmings
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns white, pink, or black

Instructions

Add water, veggie scraps, and peppercorns to a large stock pot. Stir well and cover.
Place heat on high and bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat to medium high and simmer for at least 1 hour.
Take off of the heat and, when completely cool, strain out vegetables to compost and pour into large mason jars or freezer safe containers.
The broth will keep fresh for one week in the fridge or around 3-4 months in the freezer. Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigeration: Once your broth has cooled completely, transfer it to airtight containers or mason jars. Store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Be sure to label the containers with the date so you know when it's time to use it up.

Freezing: For longer storage, pour the cooled broth into freezer-safe containers or silicone ice cube trays. Freeze the broth in individual portions for easy use later on. Once frozen, transfer the broth cubes to a resealable freezer bag to save space. This broth can be stored in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Thawing: When you're ready to use the frozen broth, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or defrost it in the microwave. You can also add frozen broth cubes (use an ice cube tray) directly to soups or stews for a quick flavor boost.

Maximize Flavor: Before freezing, taste your broth. If it seems a bit bland, remember you can always add more seasonings when you reheat it. Fresh herbs and a splash of soy sauce or miso paste can enhance the flavor of thawed broth.

Salt Later: It's best to leave the salt out while simmering the broth. This allows you to control the seasoning more precisely when you use the broth in various recipes. Add salt to taste after the broth is done.

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