Vegan Hearty Homemade Bone Broth

Indulge in the rich, umami-packed flavors of this Vegan Hearty Homemade Bone Broth, a plant-based twist on a comforting classic. Crafted with nutrient-rich ingredients like dried shiitake mushrooms, kombu seaweed, and nutritional yeast, this deeply flavorful broth is slow-simmered to perfection for hours, allowing every component to release its nourishing goodness. Perfect for sipping on its own or as a versatile base for soups and stews, this vegan "bone broth" is brimming with depth and complexity, thanks to aromatics such as garlic, thyme, and tamari sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, this recipe yields a soothing, mineral-rich broth that’s both hearty and wholesome. Whether you’re looking for a cozy drink or a foundation for your favorite recipes, this vegan broth is your go-to solution.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 3 medium carrots, roughly chopped
• 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 cup shitake mushrooms, dried
• 1 piece (about 6 inches) kombu (seaweed), rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 small bunch parsley stems
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 12 cups filtered water
• 0 salt, to taste

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the garlic, dried shitake mushrooms, and kombu, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the filtered water, and add the bay leaf, black peppercorns, fresh thyme, parsley stems, and tamari.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Step 6

Occasionally check the broth and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

Step 7

After simmering, remove the pot from heat, and strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids, pressing down on the solids to extract more liquid.

Step 8

Stir in the nutritional yeast and season with salt to taste.

Step 9

Let the broth cool to room temperature before storing it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Step 10

Enjoy the broth as a warming drink or use it as a base for soups and stews.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3858.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244.0

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2820.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 40.8g	0%

Vitamin D 2566.7IU	0%
Calcium 358.2mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 7084.2mg	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: 19.9%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 68.5%