Barley Free Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth
This golden, aromatic broth is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible — warm, earthy, and deeply comforting from the very first simmer. Fresh turmeric root and ginger are the stars here, giving the liquid a vivid color and a gentle heat that store-bought broths simply can't replicate. Carrots, celery, and onion build a sweet, savory backbone, while cinnamon, cumin, and a splash of apple cider vinegar add surprising depth and brightness. Many packaged broths and bouillons sneak in grain-based additives or thickeners, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every cup. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of barley and other grains, so it works beautifully as a base for soups, grains, or sipping straight from a mug. The technique is simple — sauté, simmer, strain — and the result is a rich, restaurant-quality liquid you can batch-cook and keep in the fridge for the week ahead.
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced (or 2 tsp ground turmeric)
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley (stems and leaves)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 cups cold water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, turmeric, ginger, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely so the spices and garlic do not scorch.
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