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 even tastes amazing on popcorn! I haven't tried it 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?
I love this recipe and use it all the time. I never buy broth or bullion any more. I was wondering if you could copy McCormick perfect pinch garlic & herb? I use that one a lot in making spaghetti but I know there’s weird stuff in it.
Hi there – so glad you like it! We do too!!
I would love to do some kind of garlic herb blend but not sure how I would copy if I don’t want to eat the weird stuff – any thoughts??
Ingredients in McCormick perfect pinch garlic & herb:
Garlic, Oregano, Rosemary, Basil, and Red Pepper, Orange Peel, Onion, Paprika, and Celery.
There might be a few other ingredients, but this should get you close.
They have to disclose ingredients in case some are allergic to what is in it., so my guess is this is the entire list.
Sorry for the delay -sounds really good! Have you ever tried to recreate it? The tips here might possibly help: https://wholenewmom.com/make-your-own-homemade-seasoning-blends/
Going to try this -looks great! I appreciate you sharing this.
Hope you like it and thanks for the kind words!!
This is a great idea! I have tried to find good bouillon without all the junk. Mostly, I have tried to find the beef and chicken versions, but this would work as a base for adding either some powdered dehydrated/dried beef or chicken to make either of those.
Thanks – so hope you like it. I would love to try a beef or chicken variation!
I would add several dehydrated, powdered vegetables: tomato, spinach, other greens to this, to up the flavor and also the minerals. Also, cilantro! I LOVE it, but I know it is a genetic thing and others find it tastes like soap…sorry, you guys!
Hi Carol – wow I’m so sorry for the delay in responding. I have had so much going on! So you added dried cilantro? Yes, it is genetic but it can really be influenced by working on your health it seems – people are saying that they now love it when they didn’t after working on their health!
Anyhow, I’m intrigued that you added it since I never found that dried cilantro worked that well but it does have some flavor of course. I was told never to use it due to it not tasting great but I’ve used it on and off.
Thank you for this recipe. My spouse is allergic to fresh onions and all vegetable broths in the store contain onions or onion extract. This has been great in recipes requiring vegetable broth. I make a double batch and put it in a small air tight container.
You are so welcome!! Sorry about the allergies. I know how hard that can be! Have you tried substituting garlic or asafoetida in other recipes?
So glad this has helped you and thanks for taking the time to come back and comment–it means a lot!
So awesome! Thank you
You are so welcome!! Feel free to leave a star rating if you are so inclined. You made my day!!
I thought I left the star rating with my second message (that is why there are two separate messages from me); I’m trying the stars again.
It worked! Not sure how important these are but thanks for trying!
Adrienne this recipe is just what I’ve been looking for! It is delicious and the flavors are amazing together. I’ve been making my own concoction of vegetable bouillon for years; but this is my go to now. The celery salt adds such a nice flavor (and I had tons of that around due to making Caesar drinks); and I had never heard of Summer Savory and wow is it every tasty. We don’t normally eat added salt; so I left out the salt because the Celery Salt has enough for us. Thank you so very much.
Caesar drinks? I didn’t even know what that was! So glad you liked it!!! You are so welcome. We love it too!!
This recipe sounds perfect, except that I don’t keep turmeric (not a fan) or marjoram (typically sub oregano) on hand. Are both necessary necessary or is there a replacement I could use?
I would maybe try cumin for this application, but a bit less?
Wish I could, but don’t have that either. I don’t really do “spicy” spices, if that makes sense. Is there something specific, flavor-wise the turmeric is adding here or could I just leave it out? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
Hi again. Cumin isn’t really spicy at all. I can’t really say—I have done this with a few variations like leaving out one or 2 things, and it’s still tasted good so you might wish to try and see what happens. I would just try only 1 batch, however, in case you don’t like it!
Thank you!!!!! I love finding seasoning recipes to use all the little pots I’ve got in my cupboard. Already have a fajita, taco , seasoning salt and poultry seasoning going on. Really happy to have this one too.
You are so welcome! More to come!
Love the broth recipe! It’s just what I’m looking for to replace the expensive little packets of flavored “drinking broth”. Think of it like hot tea, only vegetable flavored, in little tea bags. I’m definitely going to try your recipe.
Thank you and I hope you like it! This might be quite a bit more salty than what you are used to and I’ve never tried drinking it but it tastes lovely on so many things!
Oh My Grrrl!! I had no idea there was anyone as ‘special’ as me out there!! I have already made a pumpkin pie spice blend & a taco seasoning spice blend of my own! Excited to compare and contrast! YOU ROCK GRRRL!!!
Looking forward to using Your soup base seasoning! Can totally see where it will work for all things including popcorn! I am having such fun checking out Your site and Your recipes! Getting some new ideas!
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Awwwww—well, that is a boost for sure. You are welcome to come back and toss all the affirmations my way anytime you like :).
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