Vegan "Beef" Broth

This vegan broth tastes just like beef broth with its meaty flavor--thanks to soy sauce, liquid smoke, and vegan Worcestershire sauce, plus tasty veggies and herbs.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 42 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 cups water
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 0.25 cup soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Saute onion in a large nonstick soup pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, leeks, and garlic; saute for 10 minutes. Add water, parsley, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add soy sauce, liquid smoke, and vegan Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 1 hour. Remove and discard vegetables and bay leaves with a slotted spoon.