Eggless Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth
This golden broth is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible — warm, earthy, and just a little spicy from the fresh ginger and turmeric. The combination of cinnamon, cumin, and a splash of apple cider vinegar gives it a depth that goes way beyond a standard vegetable stock. It starts with a proper sauté of onion, carrots, and celery to build a savory base, then layers in aromatics and fresh herbs before a long, low simmer that draws out every bit of flavor. Broth is one of those recipes that's naturally free of eggs without any substitutions or workarounds — every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and pantry-friendly. The result is a deeply colored, fragrant liquid that works beautifully as a soup base, a braising liquid, or even sipped on its own from a mug. Store-bought versions rarely come close to this level of complexity, and you know exactly what went into every cup.
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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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