Fresh Vegetable Broth

Name: Fresh Vegetable Broth
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients: 10 cups water; 1 medium-sized onion, unpeeled, studded with 4 whole cloves; 2 cloves of garlic, unpeeled and lightly bruised; 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into large chunks; 8 white mushrooms, halved; 2 carrots, unpeeled and cut into large chunks; 2 leeks, trimmed and cut into large chunks; 2 medium-sized tomatoes, quartered; 4 medium-sized new red potatoes, halved; 8 fresh parsley sprigs; 2 fresh dill sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 8 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Vegetable broth is rich and delicious when made correctly. The peels add color and vitamins, and the mushrooms lend great flavor. There are many varieties of veggie broth in cans too. Try both homemade and canned. You also can substitute canned chicken broth for the Fresh Vegetable Broth in any recipe.

August 20, 2004

Image may contain Bowl Dish Food Meal Plant and Soup Bowl

Recipe notes

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Okonomiyaki Tater Tots

Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.

Mascarpone Cheesecake

An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.

Classic French Bouillabaisse With Rouille

This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.