Vegan Homemade Ramen Broth

Dive into a bowl of pure umami comfort with this Vegan Homemade Ramen Broth, a wholesome plant-based alternative that doesn’t compromise on flavor. This rich and aromatic broth is crafted from a blend of sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and hearty vegetables, simmered alongside dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu to impart deep, earthy notes. A touch of soy sauce and miso paste enhances the complexity, while black peppercorns and a bay leaf add subtle warmth. Perfect as the base for your favorite ramen noodles, this broth is deliciously versatile—customize it with toppings like tofu, bok choy, or nori for a satisfying and nourishing meal. Ready in under two hours, this recipe promises a soul-warming bowl perfect for cozy nights or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 large Onion, roughly chopped
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 inches Ginger, thinly sliced
• 2 medium Carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 pieces Celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 5 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 piece Kombu (dried kelp)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Miso paste
• 10 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 1 piece Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, garlic cloves, ginger, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.

Step 3

Add the dried shiitake mushrooms, kombu, soy sauce, water, salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaf to the pot.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 90 minutes, partially covered, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

After 90 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaf and kombu.

Step 6

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the broth into a large bowl or another pot to remove the solids, pressing on the vegetables to extract as much liquid as possible.

Step 7

Return the strained broth to the pot. Stir in the miso paste until fully dissolved.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the broth with your choice of ramen noodles and desired toppings such as sliced tofu, bok choy, nori sheets, or sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2990.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	614.9

Total Fat 18.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4558.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 21.5g	0%

Vitamin D 770IU	0%
Calcium 351.7mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1955.2mg	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: 24.4%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 62.9%