Vegetable Bouillon -Reduced Salt

Until now, I never stocked this ingredient. I didn't realize I needed vegetable bouillon until I was preparing a homemade cream of mushroom soup pantry mix. I'm confident I'll discover many uses for it, such as when making veggie beef soup and similar dishes.

I genuinely enjoy creating my own pantry mixes because I am aware of their ingredients and how long they've been stored. It's crucial for me to ensure that I'm not adding excessive salt or other preservatives to my food.

Ingredients

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

1/4 cup dried mushroom powder

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried celery flakes (or 2 teaspoons celery salt)

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon ground turmeric (for color and subtle warmth)

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a slightly smoky flavor)

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder (optional, for a slight tang)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, mushroom powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, celery flakes (or celery salt), thyme, oregano, rosemary, turmeric, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika and mustard powder until evenly blended.

I used an emersion blender to make a finer powder, chopping the rosemary and thyme.

Transfer the mix to an airtight container or resealable bag. Store in a cool, dry pantry for up to 6 months. For longer storage (up to 1 year), vacuum-seal or store in the freezer to maintain flavor potency.

Label with the date and usage instructions (below).

Makes about 1 cup of bouillon powder, equivalent to ~16 bouillon cubes (1 teaspoon powder = 1 cube, or 1 tablespoon = 1 tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon paste).

Instructions for Use: To substitute for 1 bouillon cube, dissolve 1 teaspoon of the powder in 1 cup of hot water.

To Replace 1 Tablespoon of Bouillon Paste: Use 1 tablespoon of the powder dissolved in 1 cup of hot water.