Sugar-Free Vegetable Broth

Elevate your cooking with this wholesome, Sugar-Free Vegetable Broth—an easy, versatile recipe that's perfect for soups, stews, or sipping on its own. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and tomatoes, this naturally flavorful broth is infused with aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme, plus a touch of seasoning from sea salt and peppercorns. Ready in just over an hour, this broth is free of added sugars or artificial ingredients, making it a clean, healthy choice for any meal. Whether you're meal prepping or crafting a cozy homemade soup, this recipe is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can freeze it for future use.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium Carrots
• 3 medium Celery stalks
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 large Tomato
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 1 small bunch Fresh parsley
• 5 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 10 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and onion. Roughly chop the carrots, celery, onion, zucchini, and tomato into large chunks. Smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife to release their aroma.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, combine the chopped vegetables, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, and sea salt.

Step 4

Add 10 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt to suit your preference.

Step 7

After 60 minutes, remove the pot from heat. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or another pot, discarding the solids.

Step 8

Let the broth cool to room temperature before storing. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Step 9

Use as a base for soups, stews, or enjoy warm as a nourishing drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3235.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	318.7

Total Fat 2.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6214.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.7g
Protein 9.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.0mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2039.9mg	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: 5.6%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 83.1%