Garam Masala Infused Vegetable Broth | Spiced Vegan Comfort

Ingredients:

• 300g carrots, peeled and chopped
• 140g celery sticks, chopped
• 1 brown onion, peeled and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 150g soup mix (soaked for at least 2 hours)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 40g coconut cream
• 1 tablespoon tomato purée
• Olive oil
• Sea salt flakes
• Ground black pepper
• 1.5 liters water

Serve 3-4

Method:

1. Prepare the Soup Mix: Soak the soup mix in water for at least 2 hours. Set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Sprinkle in the garam masala powder and stir well. Be careful not to burn the spices.
3. Add Vegetables: Add the chopped celery and carrots to the pot. Stir well and cook for about 3 minutes.
4. Initial Cooking: Pour in 500ml of water and stir until boiling.
5. Incorporate Cream and Purée: Add the coconut cream and tomato purée to the pot. Stir until the coconut cream is dissolved.
6. Add Soup Mix: Stir in the soaked soup mix. Then pour in the remaining 1 liter of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat, and let the broth simmer for approximately 1 hour.
8. Season to Taste: Season the broth with sea salt flakes and ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.
9. Serve: Once the broth is seasoned to your liking, it’s ready to be served. Enjoy your delicious vegan broth!