There are so many recipes that use vegetable broth beyond soups. We’ve all been in the situation where we open a carton of vegetable broth, use one cup in a recipe, then store it in the fridge and forget to use it again. This post will show you 60 different ways to use vegetable broth in common recipes, so you never waste broth again! Are you wondering what to do with vegetable broth before it spoils and you end up tossing it? I’m here to help. Below are the many ways you can use vegetable broth. Whether you use store-bought broth or make your own vegetable broth from scratch, you’ll find many uses for it here.
What is Broth?
Broth is a medley of vegetables, meat, or a combination of both that cook down slowly in water to enrich the liquid with flavor and nutrients. It’s savory and a wholesome addition to making a plethora of recipes and is utilized in different ways.
What’s the Difference Between Broth and Stock
I used to use the terms broth and stock interchangeably. I thought they were pretty much the same thing – savory liquids made from boiling water with meat, bones, vegetables, and/or herbs. But there is actually a subtle difference between the two. Stock is generally made from bony parts of beef or chicken like I show in my post on how to make chicken stock. Broth, however, is made more from meat or vegetables only. Stock tends to be richer, while broth tends to be thinner. Both play supporting roles in many dishes, helping to boost flavor. But for today, let’s focus on broth. Specifically, vegetable broth.
Why You Should Cook More Recipes with Veggie Broth
Instant flavor enhancer. Properly prepared veggie stock instantly adds flavor to the most humble grain, legume, or pasta. Try swapping out half of the water with broth to cook lentils, couscous, or brown rice and see for yourself. Adds nutrition. It also adds a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (depending on what veggies the stock is made from). Avoid food waste. Vegetable broth is an excellent way to use up the kitchen scraps and reduce food waste. Those often-forgotten carrot ends and onion skin is excellent for veggie stock. Versatile uses. If you want to solve the problem of what to do with veggie broth – the answer is simple. Almost everything. Beyond using it in soups and stews, you can sautee, steam, cook grains, and much more with vegetable stock.
Tips for Making Recipes Using Vegetable Broth
How to Buy the Best Broth
I often make my vegetable broth from scraps of vegetables and herbs, but that can be time-consuming. That’s where store-bought vegetable broth comes in. Not all packaged vegetable broths are created equally, so look for these three cues that you’re buying a good one.
Best Recipes with Vegetable Broth
The most common recipes that use broth are soups, stews, and chilis. It’s the best way to instantly enhance a recipe with depth, sweetness, and savory flavors. But, let’s reach outside the box and try new ways to use broth in almost any savory recipe. Try replacing water and oil for broth in pasta dishes, sauté veggies and meats instead of oil, or add to side dishes like mashed potatoes. In other words, recipes with veggie broth are only limited to your imagination. There’s so much you can do with them. And I’m here to show you my favorite recipes using vegetable broth. As you can see, there are surprisingly many ways to use vegetable broth and so many tasty recipes that you can make with it. So remember this list next time you’re stuck with what to do with veggie broth. Get creative and use it as a replacement for water in soups, gravies, pasta dishes, and more! For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Air Fryer Recipes, Healthy Soup Recipes, Recipes to Make with Garden Tomatoes, and Recipes with Canned Beans. If you found this recipe roundup for Recipes with Vegetable Broth helpful or if you try any recipe on Feel Good Foodie, then don’t forget to rate the recipes! It helps others who are thinking of trying out this tutorial and we would love to hear about your experience. And if you snapped some shots, share it on Instagram so we can repost on Stories!
