Food
Vegetable Broth
A warm, savory sipping broth made from simmered vegetables that comforts on a rough day.
🌱 What it is
Vegetable broth is a savory liquid made by gently simmering vegetables like onion, celery, carrot, and greens in water, then straining out the solids.
✨ How it may help
- May help support hydration when appetite is low
- May help support a gentle, easy-to-digest meal during illness
- May help support warmth and comfort on a cold or unsettled day
- May help support a light, nourishing base for soups and grains
🥄 How to use it
Simmer vegetables such as onion, celery, carrot, and leafy greens in water for an hour or more, then strain and sip the warm broth, seasoned lightly with salt and herbs.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup (240ml) · about 12 calories
- Sodium 460mg
- Potassium 130mg
- Vitamin A 190IU
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Go easy on salt, especially if you are watching your blood pressure, and let the broth cool enough to sip safely.
🍃 A note from nature
A pot of humble vegetables turning into something so comforting is a small, everyday reminder of how richly the earth provides for us.