Among vegans and vegetarians, vegan bone broth has become more popular in recent years. In this article, we’ll go through the steps to explain how to make vegan bone broth and why you should try to get more of it into your diet. Bone broth made without any animal products may seem like something only vegans would appreciate, but the health benefits of vegan bone broth can be enjoyed by vegetarians and omnivores equally. 

Why Is It Important?

A vegan diet lacks key vital vitamins and minerals including calcium. This may lead to bone deterioration and nutritional insufficiency. Vegan bone broth is a rich source of minerals and nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and others, and may be substituted for dairy or supplements without negative side effects.

Recipe

This plant-based alternative to traditional bone broth is prepared by simmering a variety of vegetables, seaweed, herbs, and aromatics together. As a consequence, you end up with a soup that is rich and hearty, with a flavour that is both reassuring and curative in nature. When you simply want to snuggle up with something warm or when you need to reset your system after going off the waggon too many times, this is the ideal recipe to have in your arsenal.

Although there are a lot of ingredients on the list, the recipe itself is not too complicated. It may be tempting to purchase ready-made broth from the supermarket; but, pre-packaged broths are almost usually high in salt and do not include very many other ingredients. The goal of this recipe is to maximise the quantity of flavour that can be packed into the broth while also achieving the greatest possible number of health advantages.

Ingredients

• 10 cups of water
• A big onion
• 2–3 garlic cloves (skin on)
• 3 large carrots and celery ribs, chopped
• 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes (without juice)
• Dry chickpeas, 1/3 cup
• Dried mushrooms, 75g
• Wakame seaweed, 30 g
• A serving of miso paste

Instructions

1. Incorporate all components into the Instant Pot. Give it a brief stir, then cover it with the lid. Ensure the vent is properly sealed.
2. Increase the pressure and set the timer for 120 minutes (2 hours). The Instant Pot will take around 15 minutes to reach pressure before turning on.
3. Once the cooking cycle is complete, leave the pressure to relax naturally for about 15 minutes before turning the vent to remove the remaining pressure. Take off the lid.
4. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a basin. Pour the Instant Pot’s contents through the cloth and strainer, taking care to collect just the liquid. Toss the vegetables or puree them with water to make a soup (though it’s delicious!).
5. Allow the vegan bone broth to cool down to room temperature in the jars. Seal and refrigerate or freeze for four to five days.
6. To serve, consume the broth as is or warm it slightly on the stove. If preferred, season with a little salt and pepper.

Bonus

Once you know how to make vegan bone broth, you are free to alter the ingredients in the recipe to suit your preferences. You can add noodles and make it a noodle soup or you can also use it as a base for other soup recipes.

Benefits

• Vegan bone broth is packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and collagen, that are great for your joints, skin, hair, and nails.
• Amino acids, which are essential for the production of neurotransmitters that control mood, sleep, and stress levels, are abundant in bone broth.
• It also increases the gut’s capacity for nutrition absorption and infection resistance.

This amazing recipe can be prepared in the instant pot and is ready in less than a couple of hours. It is nutritious, gut-friendly, and delicious! Now that you know how to make vegan bone broth, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more healthy recipes. After all, it’s our responsibility to take care of our bodies. Cheers!