Light Vegetable Broth

Light Vegetable Broth
Light Vegetable Broth
This homemade broth has a mildly sweet flavor. Any leftover broth can be frozen for up to three months.
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  • Served Person: Makes 11 to 12 cups
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  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled

Preparation Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very soft and broth is pale golden, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary to maintain low simmer, about 45 minutes. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Strain broth through colander; discard vegetables. Strain broth again through fine-mesh strainer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Per serving: 20.0 kcal calories, 0.0 % calories from fat, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 3.0 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g dietary fiber, 1.0 g total sugars, 2.5 g net carbohydrates, 0 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very soft and broth is pale golden, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary to maintain low simmer, about 45 minutes. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Strain broth through colander; discard vegetables. Strain broth again through fine-mesh strainer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Per serving: 20.0 kcal calories, 0.0 % calories from fat, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 3.0 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g dietary fiber, 1.0 g total sugars, 2.5 g net carbohydrates, 0 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit