This simple vegetable curry broth is the backbone of my good curry cooking. If I am not enjoying its beautiful blend of warm, sophisticated flavors with naan or chapati, it is in every curried dish I make; think fish curry, chicken curry, and all my favorite curried soups. Sometimes I make soup with it by adding dumplings or eggs (while stirring). The possibilities are endless! Best of all, the vegetable curry broth recipe is easy to make and requires just a few pantry basics.
I have several containers of this broth in my freezer all the time for all the right reasons:
This is a wonderfully simple and delicious broth that uses the simplest, easy-to-access ingredients:
Did you already give up on the recipe because you are missing any of the ingredients listed above? I got you! Try these excellent substitutions:
Heighten the broth’s flavors with a few more optional ingredients:
You need just a few simple cooking equipment to make the tasty vegetable curry broth:
The floral-fruity notes of white wine add complexity to the broth. You may substitute the white wine for other ingredients, but you will miss out on the elevated sensory experience that it adds to the broth. I recommend a simple dry wine. DO NOT use sweet wine unless you want sweetness in the broth. There is word on the street that it is only proper to cook with wine you can drink; I don’t see the need to use premium wine for cooking as the nuances will get cooked out of it and covered by other ingredients.
My vegetable curry broth stores and reheats wonderfully.
Storage: Make a large batch of the broth and store it in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for up to a month.
Reheating: Heat the broth in a stock pot over medium heat. If using it from the freezer, thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat it on the stovetop.
This simple vegetable curry broth recipe is the secret to rich soups and curries. It uses basic ingredients but yields a delicious broth with well-balanced flavors. If you like, you can eat the broth with the vegetables in it and a side of rice, zoodles, roti, naan, or garlic bread. I like adding it to my curried soups and dishes, hence the vegetable straining before storage. I also use it to marinate ingredients for a rich curry flavor.
Try the broth and tell me how it turns out in the comments below.
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Can you add water to vegetable broth?
Yes, however, for a richer flavor, it is better to add vegetable or chicken stock. Water will not add any additional flavors and will make the broth less complex.
Is vegetable broth the same as bone broth?
No, vegetable broth is prepared with only vegetables, herbs, and spices while bone broth is made by simmering animal bones, vegetables, and herbs for hours.
Can you use vegetable broth for vegetable soup?
Yes, you can make the best vegetable curry soup recipe with this hearty vegetable broth.