It’s versatile — taking advantage of whatever veggies and aromatics you have on hand — and can be used in place of store-bought vegetable broth in cooking. And it comes together in 1 pot in about 1 hour. We also include a recipe for a quick and easy miso tonic for maximum flavor and minerals. Plus, it’s ideal for making ahead and freezing so it’s ready whenever you need it!
What Makes It Gut Calming?
Ginger – known for helping relieve indigestion, nausea, and vomiting (source) Kombu – contains amino acids and enzymes to aid digestion (source) Miso – may contain probiotics to help support the gut microbiome (source) Electrolytes – supplies electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, and calcium that can become depleted It’s comforting, delicious, and feels like a hug in a bowl
How to Make This Vegetable Broth
Begin by browning the aromatics (onion, garlic, ginger, celery, and carrot). Then add the remaining veggies, dried mushrooms, kombu, and seasonings. These are versatile and can be modified with what you have around! Add water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for ~1 hour. Then serve your favorite way(s):
Vegetable soup Vegetable broth Miso tonic
Although this is not a traditional miso soup, the inspiration for adding miso to broth comes from Japanese cuisine. For a traditional take on miso soup, check out this recipe by Just One Cookbook. We hope you LOVE this vegetable broth & tonic! It’s:SoothingSavoryComfortingQuick& Easy! It’s perfect for any time your gut needs a little extra love. But it’s also great as a flavorful broth for everyday cooking!
More Gut-Soothing Recipes
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