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Vegetable Bouillon

Cultural Context

Vegetable bouillon, a staple in French cuisine, provides a flavorful base for soups and sauces. Traditionally made by simmering a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices, it reflects the essence of using fresh, seasonal produce. Today, vegetable bouillon is widely adopted in various cuisines and is often available in both homemade and store-bought forms, catering to vegetarian and vegan diets.

FrenchFRother
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 bunch flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 leek, sliced (excluding tough green part)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups Celtic sea salt

onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Shallots provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

celery

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage can add a similar texture and flavor.

mushrooms

💰Cheaper: dried mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are often less expensive and can be rehydrated.

zucchini

💰Cheaper: yellow squash

Yellow squash can be used interchangeably with zucchini.

1

Add chopped parsley to the food processor.

2

Add sliced leek to the food processor, excluding the tough green part.

3

Add chopped carrots to the food processor.

4

Add chopped celery to the food processor.

5

Add sun-dried tomatoes to the food processor.

6

Process the vegetables until finely chopped, stopping halfway to push down the sides.

7

Add 2 cups of fine ground sea salt to the processed vegetables.

8

Process again until the salt is well incorporated.

9

Transfer the mixture to a storage container for refrigeration and another for freezing.

10

Store a small amount in the refrigerator and the rest in the freezer, noting that it won't freeze due to the salt.

11

Use 1 teaspoon of the mixture for every 8 ounces of water to make broth.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringstraining

Equipment Needed

food processorstorage containers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Vegetable BrothVegetable Stock
Local Name: Bouillon de légumes

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