Homemade Veggie Consommé Powder:
The Secret to Wonderful Soups and Dishes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
total Time
15 hours
Yeilds
5 cups
Since I learned to make my own veggie consommé powder from fresh ingredients, I can’t go back to store-bought. The rich, savory flavor it adds to soups, sauces, and dishes is incomparable. Every year during my Passover prep, I make a big batch, but this powder is so good I use it throughout the year. Best of all, it’s made entirely from scratch with fresh vegetables and herbs, with no preservatives or additives.
This year, I started with 6.5 pounds of fresh veggies, which yielded about five cups of powder. Here’s how you can make your own delicious veggie consommé powder at home.
Ingredients
- 6 carrots
- 3 parsnips
- 3 parsley roots
- 1 large onion
- 3 shallots
- 2 peppers (red or green)
- 6 stalks of celery
- 6 zucchini
- 2 Roma tomatoes
Steps
1
Prep the Veggies:
Wash, peel, and chop all the vegetables into chunks.
2
Weigh the Ingredients:
Weigh all the vegetables together. For reference, mine weighed 2948 grams.
3
Add Salt:
Add 20% of the vegetable weight in salt. For my 2948 grams of veggies, I added 589 grams of salt. The salt acts as a preservative and helps concentrate the flavor.
4
Pulverize:
Work in batches, using a food processor to pulverize the vegetables into a thick, uniform paste.
5
Simmer:
Transfer the paste to an electric frying pan or an uncovered crockpot and simmer on low for about two hours. This helps reduce the water content and expedites the drying process.
6
Dehydrate:
Spread the paste evenly on parchment-lined baking sheets. Dehydrate in the oven at the lowest temperature setting (about 170°F) or use a dehydrator. I dehydrate while I sleep. Stir occasionally to ensure even drying.
7
Blend into Powder:
Once fully dry and brittle, break the mixture into pieces and blend in a high-powered blender or food processor until it becomes a fine powder. I get the best result using a coffee/spice grinder in small batches.
Storage and Usage
Store your consommé powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It lasts for months without losing its punch.
Usage Tip:
This powder is incredibly rich. Use only 1 teaspoon per quart of water to make a delicious veggie broth. It’s also a fantastic seasoning for roasted vegetables, sauces, and even savory baked goods.
Why Make Your Own?
- Pure Ingredients: No preservatives or artificial flavorings.
- Customizable: Adjust herbs and vegetables to your taste.
- Economical: A little goes a long way.
Links to Tools I Use to Make This Recipe
So, are you ready to make your own veggie consommé powder? Let me know how it turns out and what dishes you create with it!