How to Make Your Own Vegetable Broth Dry Spice Mix

Know exactly what's in your broth by making your own spice mixture.

You can make your own spice mix to use as the base flavoring in vegetable broths; it will be fresher and more economical than buying prepared mixes -- and it doesn't have any artificial flavors or preservatives.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. onion powder
• 1 tbsp. celery salt
• 1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. ground savory
• ½ tsp. dried marjoram
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• Resealable plastic bag or container

Instructions

1. Measure out all of the spices and combine them in a resealable baggie (or a small plastic container with a lid).

2. Shake the container to mix the spices thoroughly.

3. Use 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture for every cup of water when you're making vegetable broth or other soups that use a spice mixture as a base.

Tips & Warnings

• Freeze any extra mixture for later use.

• Cut down on the salt or eliminate it entirely if you want a low-sodium version.

• Also good as a dry rub on steak or roasts.

• if you need to watch your salt intake, cut down on the salt