I love visiting my local farmers market and seeing what seasonal produce is available each week. Today, I went to the market with the intention of gathering some springtime veggies to use in a broth recipe. To my delight, I found these gorgeous dandelion leaves, which I have never seen nor heard of before! Apparently, they are jam packed with health and immunity benefits. This Spring Fennel & Dandelion Leaf Broth is meant to give your body a fresh taste of spring first thing in the morning, with its delicious fennel bulbs, fragrant wild garlic and leeks.
This recipe was crafted using seasonal spring produce I found at my local farmers market. Feel free to substitute ingredients with seasonal produce available in your regional location. Of course, you can enjoy this recipe any time of the year. But it is especially enjoyable during the spring or summer months, where fennel and wild garlic are abundant in farmers markets.
Ingredients
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- carrots
- celery
- fennel
- wild garlic (or regular garlic)
- spring leeks
- dandelion leaves (omit if unavailable -- try looking at your local farmers market!)
- sesame oil
- ghee
- water
- lemon juice
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- chop all veggies
- saute veggies in pot for 10 minutes
- add water and let brew for 3-4 hours
- transfer to mason jars and add lemon, salt & pepper to taste
Hint: let the broth brew on a low simmer and make sure its covered with a lid -- you don't want all the water to evaporate!
Substitutions
- dandelion leaves - if you cannot acquire dandelion leaves, sub it for any starchy green you can get your hands on like spinach or kale
- wild garlic - if you cannot find wild garlic at your local farmers market, regular garlic cloves will work just fine
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- large pot
- stove
- mason jars with lids (for storage)
Storage
Store in an air tight mason jar in the fridge and consume within one week!
FAQ
if your broth seems a little watery, you may just want to let it brew for a little longer, or better yet, add more carrots for a richer, silkier flavor!
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