Mock Chicken Stock

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this savory and aromatic Mock Chicken Stock, the perfect vegan alternative to traditional chicken broth. Packed with robust flavors from caramelized onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, this recipe gets an umami boost from nutritional yeast and a dash of soy sauce. Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, along with bay leaves and peppercorns, infuse the stock with fragrant layers of complexity. This versatile homemade stock is simmered low and slow for maximum flavor, making it an ideal base for soups, stews, risottos, or even as a standalone sipping broth. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make, freezer-friendly stock will quickly become your go-to for creating rich, comforting meals with a plant-based twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 2 medium, chopped carrots
• 2 medium, chopped celery stalks
• 4 smashed garlic cloves
• 1 medium, roughly chopped potato
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 parsley stems
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 8 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.

Step 3

Stir in the smashed garlic cloves and chopped potato. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to release the aromatics.

Step 4

Add the bay leaves, parsley stems, thyme, peppercorns, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine with the vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.

Step 7

Stir in the nutritional yeast and soy sauce during the final 5 minutes of simmering.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and let the stock cool slightly. Strain the stock using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, discarding the solids.

Step 9

Taste the stock and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or a splash of soy sauce if desired.

Step 10

Use immediately, or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3003.6 grams (3003.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	762

Total Fat 36.80g	47%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 3762mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 94.00g	34%
Dietary Fiber 22.20g	79%
Total Sugars 27.20g
Protein 20.40g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622mg	48%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 3190mg	68%

*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: 42.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 47.7%