Pressure Cooker Vegetable Stock

Elevate your homemade cooking with this quick and flavorful Pressure Cooker Vegetable Stock, an essential base for soups, stews, and sauces! Packed with wholesome ingredients such as carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, this recipe uses a pressure cooker to unlock deep, rich flavors in just a fraction of the time. Optional mushrooms add an earthy depth, making this stock as versatile as it is delicious. With a total cook time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, and its concentrated taste ensures it will enhance any dish. Easy to store and freezer-friendly, this homemade vegetable stock is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to store-bought varieties.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium Carrots
• 3 Celery stalks
• 1 large Onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 5 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 8 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 ounces Mushrooms (optional, for added depth of flavor)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and roughly chop the carrots, celery, and onion to large chunks (no need to peel the carrots or onion, as the skins add flavor and color).

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and lightly smash them with the side of a knife.

Step 3

Place all the chopped vegetables into the pressure cooker, along with the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, black peppercorns, and mushrooms (if using).

Step 4

Pour in 8 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 5

Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set the valve to the sealing position.

Step 6

Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 15 minutes. Then carefully open the valve to release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.

Step 8

Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or container, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

Step 9

Let the stock cool to room temperature, then transfer it to airtight containers or jars.

Step 10

Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage (up to 3 months).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2634.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	265.6

Total Fat 2.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2702.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 11.8g	0%

Vitamin D 7.9IU	0%
Calcium 414.1mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2232.9mg	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: 7.0%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 77.0%