b'V EG G I E KO M B U B ROT H vegan, gluten-freeMAKES8 servings SPECIAL EQUIPMENTn/aI N G R E D I E N T S Kombu is a type of kelp that produces a dashi, or stock, full of umami flavor.1 fresh turmeric root Our guests have described this broth as being like chicken soup, without the 1 medium carrot medium onion chicken. Its comforting, rich, and nutritious. 1 stalk celery1 piece kombu, D I R E C T I O N S Roughly chop the carrot, onion, and celery. Thinly slice the turmeric. about 3 x 5Combine all the ingredients except the tomato juice and salt in a pot with 8 cups of 1 tsp fennel seed filtered water. Let soak overnight, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.1 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp peppercorns After soaking, add the tomato juice and salt. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce totsp red pepper flakes simmer for 60 minutes. Cool and strain the broth.1 15 oz can tomatoes,juice only1 tsp salt N O T E Kombu broth is great as a soup base for any combination of veggies or noodles you have on hand. Some other ways to use it are as a sauce starter, a braising liquid,8 c filtered water to cook pasta or rice in, or even to steam veggies.20 staples & fundamentals'