Recipe for homemade bouillon cubes

Many store-bought bouillon cubes contain preservatives, artificial flavors and colors that can be harmful to your health. Homemade cubes usually contain only natural ingredients without the addition of artificial substances. Thanks to the use of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices, homemade bouillon cubes have a richer taste and aroma than many store-bought options.

Making bouillon cubes at home can be more economical, especially if you use fresh vegetables that are affordable at the market or local grocery store. The editors of the Good News site have prepared a simple recipe for homemade broth cubes:

• 4 cups of water;
• 2 carrots, cut into pieces;
• 2 stalks of celery, cut into pieces;
• 1 onion, cut into pieces;
• 2 sprigs of parsley;
• 2 sprigs of thyme;
• 2 sprigs of rosemary;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 1 teaspoon of whole black pepper;
• Salt to taste.

In a large pot, mix all the ingredients together: water, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, pepper and salt. Bring the blended mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes to infuse all the flavors. After that, filter the broth, removing all the vegetables and herbs.

Bring the broth to a boil again and cook until it reduces to twice its volume. Pour the broth into ice cube trays and leave to cool at room temperature. After cooling, freeze the bouillon cubes in the freezer. Now you have homemade bouillon cubes ready to use in any dish or soup when you need to add lots of flavor and aroma. This broth can also be stored in the freezer for several months.