Invisible Vegetable Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A clear, nutrient-packed broth that conceals finely pureed vegetables for a subtle, healthful boost without altering the broth's transparency. This Healthy-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs vegetable broth, carrot, celery stalk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, peeled and chopped carrot
• 1, chopped celery stalk
• 1/2 cup, chopped zucchini
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 1/2 cup chopped zucchini. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until vegetables are very soft.
2. Step 2: Use an immersion blender to puree the vegetables directly in the broth until completely smooth and the broth is clear (no visible vegetable pieces remain).
3. Step 3: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, pressing vegetables to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
4. Step 4: Return strained broth to pot, add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors, then remove from heat.