{"id":11413,"date":"2018-08-31T12:06:08","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T11:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11413"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:50:24","slug":"healthy-vegetable-stock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/healthy-vegetable-stock","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Healthy Homemade Vegetable Stock"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/b>A good vegetable stock is one of those essential kitchen ingredients that\u2019s always handy to have up your sleeve at dinnertime. And while store-bought stock cubes are useful \u2013 nothing beats a healthy homemade vegetable stock!<\/p>\n

Homemade Stock vs Store Bought Stock<\/b><\/h2>\n

Although store-bought stock cubes are a time saver they\u2019re often high in salt and can be full of additives like flavour enhancers and palm oil, \u00a0which have been known to cause migraines and nausea in some people. What\u2019s more, if you are gluten intolerant many stock cubes contain wheat, maize starch, and yeast extract, which means they aren\u2019t gluten-free.<\/p>\n

Homemade stock, on the other hand, is rich in vitamins and minerals with many added health benefits such as boosting your immune system and improving liver and gut health. Homemade stock is also lower in salt and calories than the store bought version, is easily made gluten-free and since you make it yourself you always know exactly what\u2019s going in (meaning no nasty additives!). You can also have fun and add different flavours to your stock according to your preferences.<\/p>\n

People are often concerned that homemade vegetable stock is complicated but it really couldn\u2019t be easier \u2013 chop up your veg, add water, simmer, strain and you\u2019re done! Your vegetables will need to simmer for around 2 hours, so the process does take time, but the results are always well worth it; a wonderfully rich stock that adds a gorgeous depth of flavour to risottos, casseroles, soups and sauces. And what\u2019s more, you can keep it in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months!<\/p>\n

2 Mistakes To Avoid When Making Your Own Stock<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve made your own stock in the past and have been a little disappointed or underwhelmed by the results chances are you made one of these simple mistakes\u2026<\/p>\n

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  1. You didn\u2019t cook your stock long enough. You need to cook your stock for at least 1 hour for the flavours to really start to build. Any less than this and you\u2019ll end up with a watery lacklustre flavour that won\u2019t give you the wow factor you\u2019re looking for in a homemade stock.<\/li>\n
  2. You used the wrong vegetables. Not all vegetables lend themselves well to a good stock. Some veggies like zucchini become bitter when they\u2019re cooked for as long as it takes to make this stock. Vegetables like white potato, although delicious in soup, will result in a cloudy, starchy stock. Beetroot, although flavoursome, will overpower the other elements of your stock (not to mention turning it bright pink!).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A good vegetable stock is one of those essential kitchen ingredients that\u2019s always handy to have up your sleeve at dinnertime. And while store-bought stock cubes are useful \u2013 nothing beats a healthy homemade vegetable stock! Homemade Stock vs Store Bought Stock Although store-bought stock cubes are a time saver they\u2019re often high in salt … <\/p>\n

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