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    Vegetable Bouillon Powder Soup Mix

    Published: Apr 4, 2020 · Modified: Feb 3, 2021 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Out of veggie broth? This vegetable bouillon powder is your soup mix solution! This fat free, healthy broth substitute is ready in less than 5 minutes so you never need to buy store bought broth again!

    glass jar filled with powdery substance labeled soup mix

    Growing up we always used those packaged little bouillon cubes to deliver absolute flavour bombs to our dishes.

    Little did we realize that they’re filled with unhealthy ingredients, like sugar, unhealthy fats, and words you can’t even pronounce. Not a good sign!

    Homemade vegetable bouillon powder to the rescue!

    spoon inside jar of vegetable bouillon powder

    Why you’ll LOVE this vegetable bouillon powder

    • It’s super flavourful, without being overly powerful in any one herb or spice.
    • You only need 8 ingredients and about 5 minutes to get this done.
    • There’s no fat, no oil, no sugar, no unnatural thickeners and no preservatives. (Unlike most store bought soup mix varieties.)
    • This recipe is naturally vegan, naturally gluten free and naturally allergen friendly!
    • PLUS, it’s budget friendly too! You can make a LOT of soup mix and just mix it up with water for a fraction of the cost of store bought vegetable broth.
    • This soup mix is completely customizable and versatile. Add more or less of any spices you like and use it, not only in soups, but in casseroles, risotto, on a baked potato, in your pasta water and so much more!
    • Convenience!! It’s incredibly convenient to have vegetable bouillon powder in your pantry, and just mix it up with water. No carrying heavy cartons of vegetable broth home from the store which are filled with mostly water anyhow.
    • It’s environmentally friendly too! How?? You’re saving the planet from a ton of wasted packaging and cartons that you end up throwing away. You can reuse and refill the same jar, over and over!
    • And of course, it’s DELICIOUS!

    glass jar of bouillon powder with spoon ful of powder resting on top of the jar

    What’s in it?

    Okay, we’ve talked about what’s not in this vegetable bouillon powder, so let’s get to what IS in it.

    All you need is 8 pantry ingredients, that if you’re anything like me and LOVE flavour, you probably already have most, if not all of them, on hand.

    bowls of seasoning and spices scattered over marble counter top

    For anyone new to nutritional yeast, you cannot sub for another yeast, or another ingredient at all, for that matter.

    Nutritional yeast is a unique ingredient here, and please note that it is a deactivated yeast.

    It delivers big flavour and a great deal of nutrients too!

    How to make homemade vegetable bouillon powder

    (This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Measure out your ingredients and mix them together in a bowl. However, skip the bay leaf if you choose NOT to blend.

    OR… (and my preferred way)

    Add ALL the ingredients to small blender, or food processor and blitz for 20 seconds or so. (photo 1)

    Then transfer to a dry, clean jar or container with lid and store in a cool, dry place like a pantry. (photo 2)

    powder soup mix in small blender and transfered to glass jar

    I prefer blending the seasoning into a fine powder as it not only resembles the vegetable bouillon powder you may be accustomed to, but it also distributes the flavours more evenly.

    soup mix in glass jar with hand holding spoonful above

    Expert Tips

    • For a low sodium vegetable bouillon powder, use half a tablespoon of salt (instead of 2 tbsp) to reduce the sodium by 75 percent.
    • If you’re on a NO salt diet, omit the salt entirely.
    • Double, triple, quadruple the recipe as desired. I like to make a big batch of soup mix at a time to always have some on hand ready to go for soups, casseroles, veggies, and more.
    • Store your soup mix in a CLEAN and DRY jar or container. Store in a cool dark place, like your pantry, or if you live in a humid climate, you may store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
    • Use your soup mix powder to replace vegetable broth in any recipe. Just combine 1 teaspoon of your blended mixture with 1 cup of hot water for every cup called for.
    • If you skip blending into a powder, and mix the seasoning in a bowl, you’ll need about a tablespoon for every cup of hot water. When blended, the spices are more condensed, and 1 teaspoon to every cup of water works well. Of course, use more or less to your taste. Also make sure to omit the bay leaf if you choose to skip the blending.

    If you tried this recipe, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

    Buon appetito,
    Rosa

    glass jar filled with powdery substance labeled soup mix

    Vegetable Bouillon Powder Soup Mix

    This vegetable bouillon powder is your soup mix solution! It's healthy, fat free and ready in 5 minutes. Never buy store bought broth again!
    5 from 131 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Course: How To, Soup
    Cuisine: Not Specified
    Servings: 10 Servings of 1 teaspoon
    Calories: 5kcal
    Author: Rosa

    Equipment

    Picture of blender on white background.
    Vitamix Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 2 tablespoons sea salt or use 1 tablespoon for low sodium option
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon celery seed not celery salt
    • 1 dried bay leaf
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional but recomended
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blitz until a powder like consistency is reached, approx 20 seconds.
    • Store in a clean jar or sealed container in your pantry.
    • To make broth, combine 1 teaspoon of soup mix with 1 cup of hot water.

    Notes

    For a low sodium vegetable bouillon powder, use 1 tablespoon of salt for 50% reduced sodium or use a half tablespoon of salt to reduce the sodium by 75%.
    Double, triple, quadruple the recipe as desired. I like to make a big batch at a time to always have some on hand ready to go for soups, casseroles, veggies, and more.
    Store your mix in a CLEAN and DRY jar or container. Store in a cool dark place, like your pantry, or if you live in a humid climate, you may store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
    Use your soup mix powder to replace veggie broth in any recipe. Just combine 1 teaspoon of your mixture with 1 cup of hot water for every cup called for.
    If you skip blending into a powder and mix the seasoning in a bowl, you'll need about a tablespoon of soup mix for every cup of hot water. When blended, the spices are more condensed, and 1 teaspoon to every cup of water works well. Use more or less to your taste. Also, make sure to omit the bay leaf if you choose to skip the blending.
    For a "chicken" broth version, add 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning. Or ½ teaspoon of sage, and ¼ teaspoon each of thyme and rosemary.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. prettymaker

      March 26, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi I haven’t tried this recipe yet. I have nutritional yeast, which I have never used. I was curious what would be used for beef bouillon. I saw the chicken variation. Thanks. I have the next week off and I will be making the vegetable and chicken bouillon.

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      • Rosa

        March 27, 2023 at 9:38 am

        Hi, I haven’t tried making a beef version yet. But I think the addition of some smoked paprika and mushroom powder would lend an umami and “beefy” flavour.

        Reply
        • prettymaker

          March 27, 2023 at 5:35 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you for the tip, I will need to buy mushroom powder. I appreciate you posting this recipe, I’m working on making my own spice blends. healthier and less expensive than the ones at the store.

          Reply
    2. Carole

      March 19, 2023 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      This is a fab recipe. Have all my family a bag for Xmas last year

      Reply
      • Rosa

        March 20, 2023 at 8:13 am

        Such a great gift idea. Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Toni

      January 12, 2023 at 10:13 pm

      Hi! Is the celery seed necessary? Can’t find it in our local grocery. Can you suggest a substitute for that? Thank you

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      • Rosa

        January 13, 2023 at 8:18 am

        Hi Toni, if you cannot find ground celery seed, you may omit it.
        Or if you can find celery salt, you can use that and reduce the salt.
        You may also try substituting with a little ground fennel seed.
        Hope that helps, and enjoy!

        Reply
        • Treasure

          March 03, 2023 at 9:52 am

          Can i totally do without Maggi cube with this recipe?

          Reply
    4. Debbie

      January 08, 2023 at 5:37 pm

      Would this be sodium free if I omit the salt all together? Would it still be good? Could I use salt substitutes?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 09, 2023 at 8:40 am

        Sure you can omit the salt or use substitutes, although I do prefer it with some salt. Let us know how it goes.

        Reply
    5. Helen S.

      January 05, 2023 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Agree with the comment that this deserves more than 5 stars!! I find myself using it (low sodium version) as a regular seasoning in with my veggies and not just as broth. More depth of flavor, probably from the nutritional yeast which I normally don’t care for. Thank you so much for the great recipes.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 06, 2023 at 9:46 am

        Thanks so much Helen. Thrilled you’ve been enjoying it so much! 🙂

        Reply
    6. maryann

      January 04, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      Would this be as good without the bay leaf?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 04, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        Yes, it’s great without it.

        Reply
    7. Cathy Switzer

      January 04, 2023 at 12:30 am

      5 stars
      SO good! I wish there were more than 5 stars to give. This is a game-changer for me. I use it on everything! It makes transitioning to a Whole Food Plant Based Diet so much easier. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 04, 2023 at 12:40 pm

        Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, Cathy! I’m absolutely thrilled you love it so much. <3

        Reply
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