Artificial Food Coloring Free Pomegranate-Mint Vegetable Broth
That deep ruby color in your bowl? It comes entirely from real ingredients ā pomegranate juice, turmeric, and slow-simmered vegetables ā with absolutely nothing artificial added. For anyone navigating a diet free from synthetic dyes, homemade broth is one of those kitchen wins that makes everything easier, since store-bought versions can hide surprising additives behind vague "natural flavors" labels. Here, every drop of color and flavor is earned honestly: caramelized carrots, celery, and onion build a savory backbone, while fresh ginger and turmeric add warmth and that gorgeous golden-amber undertone. The pomegranate juice brings a subtle tartness and richness that makes this broth taste far more complex than its simple ingredient list suggests. A finishing steep with fresh mint leaves and a touch of lemon zest lifts the whole thing with brightness right before straining. Use it as a base for soups, grains, or sauces, and you'll always know exactly what's going into your food ā no label-reading required.
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6 servings
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, roughly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 6 cups water
- Ā½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion edges are lightly golden, about 8ā10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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