Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups of water
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric, grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional additions: mushroom stems, parsley stems, leek greens
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Roughly chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, combine the water, chopped vegetables, garlic, ginger, turmeric, black peppercorns, bay leaf, and apple cider vinegar.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to an hour. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will become.
- Strain: Carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy: Drink it warm as is, or use it as a base for your favorite soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g