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The recipe also covers some commonly asked questions, tips, and hints for making veggie broth at a lower expense and in a way that is way too hearty.
The ingredients are very much customizable. If you like celery's flavor, add more and skip it if you do not prefer it.
If you like cucumber's fresh flavor, add more. Add more carrots if you want the broth to be more orange. So add and skip the ingredients according to your taste and preference.
Vegetable broth can be made in many ways. Today, we are discussing the vegetable broth slow cooker recipe.
The critical convenience of making veggie broth in the slow cooker is that the slow cooking process intensely infuses the broth with all the flavors of the vegetables and does not kill their nutrients.
You can use this vegetable stock to make other homemade soups likeHibachi soup.
How long can you keep?
- This vegetable broth made using a slow cooker stays good for about 6-8 hours at room temperature.
- If refrigerated immediately after cooking in an airtight container, it stays good for about 3-4 days.
- If it is frozen in an airtight container, it stays good for about 3-4 months.
Can you freeze this slow-cooker vegetable broth?
Yes, you can freeze this crockpot veggie stock. Once the broth reaches room temperature, immediately transfer it to an airtight container and freeze it. This way, the veggie stock is best for 3-4 months.
Storing vegetable stock is easier. All you have to do is concentrate on packing the broth as soon as it reaches room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container to keep it secure even in the freezer.
Does slow-cooking vegetable broth have nutrients?
The broth made with a slow cooker is naturally infused with all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This version is excellent as it is available only with dense nutrients but without chemical preservatives like the one available with store-bought vegetable stock.
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Vegetable broth slow cooker recipe
This homemade vegetable broth is made with a slow cooker using scraps. Add favorite vegetables for a personalized store-bought alternative.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 58kcal
Ingredients
For Homemade vegetable broth slow cooker recipe:
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup green beans chopped
- 1 cup mushroom chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup snow peas roughly
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups water or as required
Instructions
In the slow cooker add all vegetables, salt and water.
In medium heat setting cook for about 4-6 hours or until all the vegetables cooked completely.
And now hearty vegetable broth is ready at home.
Notes
To extract all the nutrients, the vegetables has be to cooked completely well. It has to be get mashed up if pressed inbetween the fingers.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6330IU | Vitamin C: 52.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Author Sujatha Muralidhar
**Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an approximate estimate only.
There is always a great debate about the pros and cons of using a slow cooker. But I feel a slow cooker breaks down the nutrients naturally for our consumption.
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Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
I have been wanting to get a slow cooker since long but a little hesitant about it... Lovely broth, home made is definitely healthier for sure...
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Gina
I've been wanting to make my own vegetable broth, so I am happy I came across this. It came out great. Way better than store bought. I will be making my own from now on!
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Tavo
I love making my own vegetable broth and this recipe was so good! I used the broth for a risotto!
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Beth
This is the easiest broth recipe I think I've ever seen. I can't wait to try it. I mean, it doesn't get much simpler!
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Toni
I love how easy this easy this is to make! So comforting and delicious!
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Tayler Ross
This is the absolute best vegetable broth recipe that I have ever tried! It's always our go to when making soup!
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