Spicy Clear Vegetable Broth

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
6 Cups of Water1 Whole Yellow Onion, unpeeled3 large carrots, ends trimmed, unpeeled and cut into large chunks3 large celery stalks, cleaned and cut into large chunks (the leaves hold a lot of flavor so include them too)1 jalepeno, sliced lengthwise and seeded (or not seeded for even more spice) (optional)1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into large slices2 small turnips, quartered1 T whole peppercorns1tsp Morton's Lite Salt (optional)
Directions
MAKES 6 Cups

In a large 8 quart stock pot place prepared vegetables and cover with water.

Slowly bring to a simmer - DO NOT BOIL - simmer uncovered vegetables for approximately 20 -25 minutes until vegetables are fork tender and broth has taken on a light golden color.

Strain broth through a colander to remove cooked vegetables and peppercorns.





Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSDUDLEY.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 42.3
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 265.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

Member Reviews
  • 55WALKER
    jalapeno great idea - 7/24/10