Frozen Bouillon Cubes

Transform your cooking game with this easy and versatile Frozen Bouillon Cubes recipe—a homemade, flavor-packed staple that will elevate your soups, stews, and sauces. Made with wholesome ingredients like carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs, these bouillon cubes deliver rich, concentrated flavor without the additives found in store-bought alternatives. After simmering the ingredients to perfection, the mixture is puréed and frozen into convenient, single-serving cubes, ensuring you always have a burst of homemade goodness on hand. With just 20 minutes of prep time and freezer-friendly storage, these bouillon cubes are the ultimate meal-prep hack for busy home cooks. Perfect for enhancing dishes with depth and warmth, this recipe is a game-changer for elevating everyday meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 medium onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots. Dice them into small pieces.

Step 2

Wash and dice the celery stalks.

Step 3

Peel and roughly chop the onion.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.

Step 7

Add the parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and water to the pot.

Step 8

Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 50 minutes, uncovered, to concentrate the flavors.

Step 10

Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Step 11

Using an immersion blender or regular blender, purée the mixture until smooth.

Step 12

Let the puréed mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 13

Pour the mixture into silicone ice cube trays or standard ice cube trays, filling each compartment evenly.

Step 14

Place the trays in the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until solid.

Step 15

Once frozen, transfer the bouillon cubes to a labeled airtight container or freezer-safe bag for long-term storage.

Step 16

Use 1-2 cubes as needed to flavor soups, stews, sauces, or rice dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1855.5 grams (1855.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	163

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14367mg	625%
Total Carbohydrate 37.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 14.90g
Protein 5.00g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 241mg	19%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 975mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.6%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 84.1%