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Wholesome Medicinal Veggie Broth Recipe for Natural Healing at Home

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A nourishing and flavorful vegetable broth designed to support natural healing and recovery, made with simple pantry staples and fresh vegetables simmered slowly to extract maximum flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large onion, quartered (yellow or white)
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 small parsnip, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns (whole)
  • Salt to taste
  • 10 cups filtered water (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce under cold water. Peel the carrots and parsnip, then chop them roughly into large chunks about 1.5 inches. Quarter the onion and smash the garlic cloves with the side of your knife. Slice the mushrooms thinly and chop celery into 1-inch pieces. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
  2. Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and celery. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  3. Add carrots, parsnip, mushrooms, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and peppercorns to the pot. Pour in filtered water and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Bring the pot to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to low and cover loosely with a lid. Let simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours.
  5. Every 30 minutes, stir the broth and skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
  6. Remove the pot from heat. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a large bowl or pot. Press gently on solids to extract liquid without breaking them up too much.
  7. Season the broth gradually with salt to taste. Stir in soy sauce or tamari if desired for extra umami depth.
  8. Let the broth cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then transfer to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

Notes

Slow and gentle simmering is key to extracting maximum flavor and nutrients without bitterness. Skim foam regularly to keep broth clear. Use fresh, firm vegetables for best results. Salt near the end to avoid over-salting. Optional sautéing of aromatics deepens flavor but can be skipped for time. Save strained vegetables for smoothies or compost. For gluten-free soy sauce alternative, use tamari or coconut aminos. Variations include adding turmeric, lemon juice, jalapeño, or plant protein like lentils.

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