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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
½ pound (200 grams) carrots, roughly chopped
1 cup (100 grams) celeriac/celery root (1 small) peeled and roughly chopped
¾ cup (200 grams) fennel bulb, roughly chopped
2 cups (150 grams) leeks, white and light green part only, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 cup (100 grams) celery, chopped
½ cup (100 grams) shallots, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves (peeled)
2 tablespoons (30 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, drained of any oil
½ cup (130 grams) fine sea salt
Small handful fresh cilantro
Small handful flat-leaf parsley

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

If you don’t have a large food processor, you can work in 2 batches.

2

Add the carrots and celeriac to the food processor, pulse until broken down and finely chopped.

3

Add the fennel, leeks, celery, shallots and garlic, pulse until finely chopped.

4

Add the sun-dried tomatoes and pulse until well blended then salt and pulse a few more times.

5

Finally, add the herbs and pulse until well mixed together until you have a paste.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringstraining

Equipment Needed

large food processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariangluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Vegetable BrothVegetable Stock
Local Name: Bouillon de légumes

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