Bobo's Basic Vegetable Stock

Elevate your cooking with Bobo's Basic Vegetable Stock, a simple yet flavorful foundation for soups, stews, sauces, and more. Crafted with a medley of wholesome ingredients like onions, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs, this stock delivers a deep, aromatic base that enhances any dish it graces. Lightly sautéed vegetables infuse the stock with rich, earthy notes, while the addition of garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns adds a fragrant complexity. Simmered to perfection in just one hour, this easy, homemade vegetable stock is not only budget-friendly but also free from preservatives and packed with natural goodness. Make a large batch to store in your fridge or freezer for a versatile, go-to kitchen essential that simplifies meal prep and enriches your favorite recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized (quartered) onions
• 3 medium-sized (roughly chopped) carrots
• 3 large (roughly chopped) celery stalks
• 4 (smashed, skins on) garlic cloves
• 1 small bunch fresh parsley
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 12 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and aromatic.

Step 3

Add the smashed garlic, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the water, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the stock uncovered for 45 minutes, occasionally stirring.

Step 6

After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 7

Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the stock into a large bowl or another pot, discarding the solids.

Step 8

Allow the stock to cool completely before storing. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3511.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	358.6

Total Fat 15.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 368.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432.7mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1754.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 55.1%