Instant Pot Vegetable Broth

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Instant Pot vegetable broth from scratch is made with carrots, onion, celery, garlic, and herbs for a base for pasta, soups, or rice dishes.

Ingredients

3 carrots, unpeeled, halved
1 large onion, halved
2 stalks celery, halved
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
12 cups water

Directions

1 Combine carrots, onion, celery, garlic, peppercorns, salt, thyme, and rosemary in a multi-functional pressure cooker, such as Instant Pot. Cover with water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 25 minutes for pressure to build.
2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 30 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
3 Let broth sit for 20 minutes to cool. Pour liquid through a strainer and discard all solids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.