Easy Delicious Vegetable Broth Powder
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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 in store-bought broth cubes and packets.
Plus it makes a great All-Purpose Homemade Seasoning that tastes great everything.
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.
Growing up, my mom those terrible little fake orange-colored vegetable broth powder cubes with a plethora of ingredients (including MSG and hydrolyzed stuff) that would make any health-minded person's hair stand on end.
When we moved to Michigan I started purchasing organic vegetable broth cubes and powders by the case in order to save a bit of money while still having the convenience of a mix.
One day, however, it occurred to me that I could probably make my own vegetable broth powder.
And I was right. And here it is for you to enjoy as well.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Great Taste: This blend is incredibly delicious.
- Simple: You only need 9 ingredients and a few minutes to make it.
- Clean Ingredients: There’s nothing but spices included. Just clean ingredients. No MSG or hydrolyzed anything. Not even any sugars or fillers.
- Allergy and Special Diet Friendly: It's naturally gluten-free, vegan, keto, grain-free, and dairy-free, and is easily made AIP as well.
- Frugal: So much cheaper than buying store-bought cubes, powders, or cartons of broth.
- Versatile: Don't have a spice on the list or don't like one of them? You can easily swap them out for something else. I'm happy to help if you need a suggestion.
- Many Uses: This recipe is not only great for using in recipes that call for broth, but it's a great seasoning to have on your table for putting on veggies, main dishes, and salads, but it makes a great popcorn seasoning recipe too! I haven't tried this yet, but it would be great on seasoned nuts!
- Saves on Storage Space: Got a small pantry? This spice blend takes up a ton less room than boxes or cans of broth.
- Environmentally friendly: No need to buy cartons or cans. And if you buy your spices in bulk, you'll save on that packaging too!
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 Tips
- Multiple Batches: Make this in 2-3 batches at a time to save on preparation time.
- Savory Substitutes: If you can't find savory, you can try subbing thyme or thyme plus a little rosemary. I haven't tried them but that should make a decent substitution.
- AIP: For AIP, you can make Homemade Celery Salt using celery leaves instead of seeds and omit the pepper.
- Spice Brand: Most of my spices are Frontier brand.
- Measuring Spoon Tip: Store a small measuring spoon 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!)
Vegetable Broth Powder
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
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- Time Saving Tip: Store a small measuring spoon 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!)
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- Multiple Batches: Make this in 2-3 batches at a time to save on prep time.
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- Celery Salt: Here's how to make Homemade Celery Salt.
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- 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.
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- Spice Brand: Where do I buy my spices? Most of my spices are Frontier brand.
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- AIP: For AIP, try making Homemade Celery Salt using celery leaves instead of seeds and omit the pepper.
Nutrition
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If you enjoy the thought of making your own seasonings, check out my posts on Chat Masala and Homemade 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.
What spice blends have you made?
That sounds great, I will definitely try it, as I have banished store bought cubes a long time ago. The only things I will add for sure are Bay and smoked paprika. 🙂
I do something similar but cut the spices 50/50 with nutritional yeast. It’s so good! I’m glad you are a RealSalt advocate. I think in general salt still gets a pretty bad rap. I do have to omit sage as a nursing mom- it’s bad for supply.
I would like to make the “All purpose seasoning” but dont know what the 6 teasp.of savory is.
Savory is a spice. You could sub thyme if you like :).
Okay, sorry I just read the last post and realized its a product I can buy or sub thyme and rosemary 🙂
Thank you for the help, that is awesome! 🙂
Thank you for this recipe! I can make chicken stock, but for vegetable broth I had to cringe and use the nasty chemical stuff, which I’m trying to get my family away from. Now, if I can just find a way to make my own beef broth…. Two questions though. What is savory, and in making broth, can you mix different bones, say chicken and turkey or duck, and beef bones with bison or such (If I’m lucky enough to get bison). Earth Fare is the only place I’d feel comfortable getting beef bones from, and they don’t really label what they are except to call them “dog bones.”
Savory is an herb that comes in 2 varieties…winter and summer. I prefer the summer for this mix. I’ve read you can sub thyme or thyme w/ a touch of rosemary. I will make a note in the post :). The beef broth thing has eluded me thus far as well. I hope to revisit it again :). I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t mix bones but I am no broth expert. I’ll go ask my friend who is.
You should be fine making broth w/ a variety of bones :). Good question!
I understand you can also make vegetable broth or bouillon from all the scraps from ends, skins, etc. of vwegetables you cook with. How do you do that?
Thanks
Yes, you can. Basically: Place roughly 4-6 cups of scraps in a pot. Add 1-2 bay leaves and a few peppercorns. Cover with water and boil. Simmer about 1 hour. Strain veggies and you are done.
Thank you so much! I just love your website!!Glad I found it.Thanks again for sharing these recipes!!
Thanks! You’re very kind. Enjoy!
So, to use the 1 tsp of veg broth mixture is it 1 cup of water? Nothing was mention about water. Thank you!!
Yes. Sorry for the confusion. I just made it more clear :).
I would love to see that recipe for Celery Salt! (Love your website, by the way!)
Sorry, Joy! It’s on my “To Do” list :). Remind me if you don’t see it soon. And thank you!!!
Adrienne,
You mentioned that you were going to post instructions for making your own celery salt in the “near future”. Did you ever get around to that? I would love to know how you do it.
Thanks!
I so hope to get to that soon! I am so swamped! Thanks for the reminder and feel free to shoot me a reminder email anytime!