What is vegetable broth?
Vegetable stock is a flavorful liquid made by simmering a mixture of vegetables, herbs, and spices in water, and is primarily used as a base for dishes and soups. You can also use it on its own as a soup.
Vegetable broth is a perfect alternative to meat broth, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, says Tanya Mehra, a pediatric nutritionist (India), certified at Stanford University.
Why should you use vegetable broth in winter?
Boosts the immune system: Vegetable broth is packed with nutrients and helps boost the immune system, reducing cold and flu symptoms.
Weight loss: Vegetable broth is rich in fiber, water and low in calories so it is very suitable for people who are losing weight.
Good for gut health: Drinking vegetable broth can improve digestion, helping to reduce dehydration caused by Vietnamese sausagey, which can cause you to lose a lot of fluids from your body.
Helps strengthen bones: Vegetables used in broth contain calcium which helps strengthen bones.
Homemade vegetable broth recipe
Ingredient:
- 15ml olive oil
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 5 carrots
- 150 grams spinach
- Half a pumpkin
Making:
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Saute minced garlic, chopped onion and carrots together, and wait until they are soft.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add water to the mixture then reduce heat to a gentle boil, cover partially for 25 minutes
- Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, placing the Vietnamese sausagey broth in a heatproof bowl or pot.
- Once the broth has cooled, transfer it to an airtight plastic container or freezer bag and store in the freezer.
- You can use the vegetable pulp to make soup or knead it into dough to use in other dishes.
