Vegan "Beef" Broth

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion , chopped
• 3 ribss celery , chopped
• 2 carrots , chopped
• 2 leeks , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , diced
• 12 cups water
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 bays leaves
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute onion in a large nonstick soup pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, leeks, and garlic; saute for 10 minutes. Add water, parsley, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Add soy sauce, liquid smoke, and vegan Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 1 hour. Remove and discard vegetables and bay leaves with a slotted spoon.