Vegetable Stock: The Flavorful Base for Soups and Sauces
Vegetable stock adds depth and aroma to soups, sauces, and risottos — a plant-based foundation for countless dishes.
What Is Vegetable Stock?
**Vegetable stock** is a flavorful liquid made by simmering vegetables, herbs, and spices in water. It forms the base for soups, stews, sauces, and grains.
Nutrition (per 100 ml)
- **Calories:** 5–15 kcal
- **Carbohydrates:** ~1–2 g
- **Fat:** 0 g
- **Protein:** ~0.5 g
- **Sodium:** depends on salt content
Benefits
- **Low in calories and fat**, ideal for light dishes.
- Adds **natural umami** without meat.
- Provides **hydration and nutrients** from vegetables.
- Suitable for **vegan and vegetarian** diets.
Drawbacks
- Store-bought versions can be **high in sodium**.
- Loses flavor if **overboiled or diluted**.
Culinary Uses
- Base for **soups, sauces, risottos, gravies**.
- Use instead of water for **cooking grains or legumes**.
- Adds richness to **vegetarian stews or curries**.
Summary
A staple of healthy cooking — versatile, light, and full of natural vegetable flavor.
- 1. Vegetable Stock
Povrtni temeljac (vegetable stock): lagani aromatični temelj napravljen od kuhanja povrća i začina, osnova za supe, sosove i rižota.
