High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth
Warm, deeply golden, and fragrant with earthy spice, this vegetable broth is the kind of kitchen project that makes your whole home smell incredible. Fresh turmeric root and ginger are simmered low and slow alongside carrots, celery, onion, and a handful of aromatics like cinnamon, cumin, and black peppercorns — building layers of flavor that no store-bought carton can match. And that's exactly the point: most packaged broths and stocks are loaded with sweeteners and additives you'd rather avoid, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every single ingredient. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw out the richness of the vegetables during that long, uncovered simmer, resulting in a broth that's complex without being fussy. The final strain leaves you with a clear, jewel-toned liquid that's as beautiful as it is useful — perfect as a sipping broth, a base for soups, or a flavorful cooking liquid for grains. It stores easily in the fridge and rewards the small amount of prep work many times over.
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
See allPrivate Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN
Olitalia 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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