This celery and thyme broth is a flavorful and versatile base for soups, stews, and sauces. The celery and onion provide a savory base, while the thyme adds a subtle herbal note. The broth is also very easy to make, and can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Celery and thyme are two classic flavorings that have been used in cooking for centuries. Celery is a member of the parsley family, and its leaves and stalks are both used to add flavor to dishes. Thyme is a member of the mint family, and its leaves are used to add a subtle herbal note to dishes.
This celery and thyme broth is a simple but flavorful way to add depth and complexity to your favorite soups, stews, and sauces. The celery and onion provide a savory base, while the thyme adds a subtle herbal note. The broth is also very easy to make, and can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Here's how to make it:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the celery, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Strain the broth into a clean container.
6. Discard the solids or use them for other purposes, such as adding to a compost pile.
Enjoy the broth on its own or use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the celery, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain the broth into a clean container.
Discard the solids or use them for other purposes, such as adding to a compost pile.
Enjoy the broth on its own or use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.
Why It Works
The celery and onion provide a savory base for the broth.
The thyme adds a subtle herbal note to the broth.
The broth is very easy to make.
The broth can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.