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Vegan Umami Broth

By Andy Baraghani
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Photo by Alex Lau

Roasting the vegetables along with a trio of umami-rich ingredients (miso, mushrooms, and kombu) give this meat-free broth a deep, satisfying flavor that can be used in a variety of soups or braises. You can even sip it on its own or top it with scallions and fresh chiles.

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