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Vegan ‘Bone’ Broth

Gut-Healthy Vegan 'Bone' Broth for Cozy Nights In

This Gut-Healthy Vegan ‘Bone’ Broth is a comforting, zero-waste elixir packed with umami flavor and immune-boosting benefits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Japanese, Vegan
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 10 cups Filtered Water
  • 2 cups Vegetable Scraps Onion skins, carrot tops, celery leaves, etc.
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms Can substitute with other mushrooms.
  • 1 piece Kombu Can replace with another sea vegetable.
For Enhanced Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Miso Paste Dissolve in hot broth, avoid boiling.
  • Additional Seasonings Garlic, ginger, or extra vegetables (optional).

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather vegetable scraps and place them into a large pot.
  2. Add shiitake mushrooms and kombu to enhance umami flavor.
  3. Pour in 10 cups of filtered water, covering the ingredients.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 60 minutes.
  5. Strain the broth using a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
  6. Dissolve miso paste in the warm broth without boiling.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with garlic, ginger, or herbs.
  8. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This broth can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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