DIY Vegetable Bouillon ~ Make Your Own ~ Save Money & Eat Better

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.

Gather all ingredients: nutritional yeast, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, celery seed, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt.

Use a pint-sized jar to store the bouillon, setting it aside for now.

Add 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast to the blender.

Add 2 teaspoons of parsley to the blender.

Add 2 teaspoons of onion powder to the blender.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to the blender.

Add 1 teaspoon of celery seed to the blender.

Add 2 bay leaves to the blender.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the blender.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender (optional).

Blend all ingredients until they are finely powdered, about 20 seconds.

Check for any chunks (like bay leaves) and blend again if necessary until everything is powdered.

Transfer the powdered bouillon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Store the bouillon in a cool, dry place. It can make about 17 to 18 cups of broth, using 1 teaspoon of bouillon per cup of water.

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