Slow-Simmered Vegetable Broth with Fresh Thyme
A deeply flavorful, aromatic broth made with seasonal vegetables and garden herbs, ideal for soups or risotto. This French soup recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs carrots, celery stalks, and yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 30 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 cups filtered water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice 4 carrots into 1/2-inch pieces, chop 3 celery stalks into 1-inch pieces, and quarter 1 large yellow onion.
- Step 2: Place all vegetables, 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs, 2 bay leaves, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large pot, then add 8 cups filtered water.
- Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface, and cook uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
