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Vegan Chicken Soup Base: a jar of homemade soup base with a mug of broth, seasoned rice and a bowl of pastina soup on a wooden tray

Vegan Chicken Soup Base

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The simplest ever vegan chicken soup base! Nutritional yeast, onion, garlic, dill, thyme, parsley and a little mushroom umami blend into a savory golden seasoning that tastes just like chicken soup. Low in sodium, no MSG, and ready in 5 minutes. Just stir into hot water for instant broth.
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Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 16 tablespoons
Calories 15 kcal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Small Blender or Spice Grinder
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • airtight glass jar

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 3 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp mushroom umami seasoning Trader Joe's
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika optional
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt Celtic or Himalayan

Instructions
 

  • Add the nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley, mushroom umami seasoning, thyme, paprika (if using), black pepper and sea salt to a small blender or spice grinder.
  • Twist on the lid and blend for 10 to 15 seconds, until everything is a fine, even powder.
  • Give it a good shake to make sure it’s fully mixed (a little dance is optional, but encouraged!).
  • Transfer the soup base to an airtight glass jar and label it.
  • To make broth, stir 1 tablespoon of soup base into 1 cup of hot water. Adjust to taste, adding a little more for a richer broth.

More About This Recipe

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

  • Small blender or spice grinder
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight glass jar

Christine’s Tips

  • Start with less, then add more: Begin with 1 tablespoon per cup of water. If you love a richer broth, add another teaspoon or two.
  • Blend it fine: A quick blend turns the dried herbs into a fine powder, so it dissolves easily with no floating bits.
  • No Trader Joe’s nearby? Swap the umami seasoning for the same amount of dried mushroom powder, or simply leave it out.
  • Make it salt-free: Leave out the sea salt and season each pot of soup to taste instead. Perfect if you’re watching your sodium.
  • Check your labels: If you need it to be gluten-free, make sure your spices and seasoning blend are certified gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1g
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