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This Vegetable Broth Powder is going to literally knock your socks off (or if your socks don’t come off, at least you’ll be truly happy). It’s incredibly delicious and wholesome with none of the additives of store-bought broth cubes and packets.
Plus it makes a great All-Purpose Homemade Seasoning that tastes great on almost anything.
It’s true that this spice blend is literally one of our favorite recipes of all time. It’s great as a substitute for any recipe that calls for broth but also doubles as a fantastic all-purpose seasoning.
I love making my own homemade seasonings. By making your own celery salt, curry powder, taco seasoning, and more, you’re in control of the ingredients you use while you save money over buying pre-mixed containers at the store.
While I am quite a fan of stock, let’s face it–sometimes we just don’t have the time to make broth / stock, and buying that boxed quality stock is well–pricey! I do have some in my pantry, but it’s hard to lean on that all time.
Enter–this recipe for vegetable broth powder.
Growing up, my mom those terrible little fake orange colored vegetable broth powder cubes with a plethora of ingredients (including MSG and hydrolyzed lot of stuff) that would make any self-respecting person-in-search-of-a-healthier-lifestyle’s hair stand on end.
When we moved to Michigan I started purchasing organic vegetable broth cubes and powdersby the case in order to save a bit of money while keeping the convenience of the mix.
One day, however, it occurred to me that I could probably make my own vegetable broth powder. In fact, this is how my brain usually works.
And I was right.
The vegetable broth mix attempt was a winner, though I must say that I have another idea in mind to make it better and healthier, but it will be awhile before I try it. I will be sure to share the results once I do.
I spent some time and tried a few recipes until I found one and tweaked it a bit. It’s been in my pantry ever since and I highly recommend that you put it in yours as well.
You can use this vegetable broth powder to not only make vegetable broth but also as an all-purpose seasoning. I love it on vegetables, meats, basically anything savory…even on popcorn!
If you would prefer to buy bone broth, here is a great place to buy it (you can also find this brand on Amazon).
I really prefer to make my own seasonings whenever I can. It allows flexibility and control over the ingredient proportions but also has you keeping fewer raw ingredients in your pantry.
You’ll also use your spices up more quickly, so they’re less likely to go stale.
You can also take advantage of bulk discounts by purchasing your spices in larger quantities, knowing that you will be using them up more quickly. Read my post on How to Develop Your Own Seasoning Blends to find out more.
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What You Will Need
- Celery Salt (see Homemade Celery Salt)
- Dried Parsley Flakes
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Ground Savory (use summer savory — not the winter variety. If necessary, you can substitute thyme, marjoram, or sage)
- Dried Marjoram
- Dried Thyme
- Pepper
- Turmeric
- Ground Sage
Recipe Notes and Substitutions
- Teaspoon:Store a small measuring teaspoon in your container so that you are not continually washing a rewashing the same spoon as I use this mixture so often. (See my post on saving time with tools for more ideas for your spoons!)
- Multiple Batches:Make this in 2-3 batches at a time. Again, saves preparation time.
- Celery Salt: Here’s how to makeHomemade Celery Salt.
- Savory Substitutes: If you can’t find savory, you can try subbing thyme or thyme plus a little rosemary. I haven’t tried it but I’ve read it’s a decent substitution.
- Spice Brand: Where do I buy my spices? Most of my spices are Frontier brand.
- AIP: For AIP, try making Homemade Celery Salt using celery leaves instead of seeds and omit the pepper.
Vegetable Broth Powder
This Vegetable Broth Powder has none of the additives of store bought cubes and packets. Plus it's a great All-Purpose Homemade Seasoning to boot!
4.94 from 15 votes
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Course: Dressings, Seasonings, etc.
Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, whole30
Keyword: vegetable broth powder, vegetable broth recipe
Servings: 48 teaspoons
Calories: 2kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons celery salt
- 4 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 4 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons ground savory (use summer savory — not the winter variety. If necessary, you can substitute thyme, marjoram, or sage)
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
Combine all in a small bowl. Store in glass or plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Stir or shake occasionally before use to redistribute ingredients.
Use 1 teaspoon mix plus one cup of water to make 1 cup of broth in a recipe. You may substitute this for chicken broth/bouillon in recipes as well. 1 teaspoon is the equivalent of 1 bouillon cube.
Notes
- Teaspoon:Store a small measuring teaspoon in your container so that you are not continually washing a rewashing the same spoon as I use this mixture so often. (See my post on saving time with tools for more ideas for your spoons!)
- Multiple Batches:Make this in 2-3 batches at a time. Again, saves preparation time.
- Celery Salt: Here’s how to makeHomemade Celery Salt.
- Savory Substitutes: If you can’t find savory, you can try subbing thyme or thyme plus a little rosemary. I haven’t tried it but I’ve read it’s a decent substitution.
- Spice Brand: Where do I buy my spices? Most of my spices are Frontier brand.
- AIP: For AIP, try making Homemade Celery Salt using celery leaves instead of seeds and omit the pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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If you enjoy the thought of making your own seasonings, check out my posts onChat MasalaandHomemade Taco Seasoning too.
Please note that this post was originally published in 2011, but the images were reshot at a later date. Following is the original image for reference.
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