Tamari Bouillon Broth With Instant Variation

KateL's Note:

Entered for safe-keeping. From Martha Rose Shulman's "Fast Vegetarian Feasts", received in February 2009 Cookbook Swap. The author often makes just enough as needed using the instant variation to substitute for broth or water in recipes. Per the author, make sure you buy unadulterated vegetable bouillon cubes, and if they are not available, substitute plain water instead of this broth.

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 cups

• 6 cups water
• 3 vegetable bouillon cubes (must be unadulterated)
• 1 -2 garlic clove , minced (or pressed)
• ¼ cup tamari soy sauce

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil.
2. Then reduce heat, and simmer gently until the bouillon cubes dissolve. Make sure the bouillon cubes dissolve.
3. INSTANT VARIATION:.
4. Omit the garlic, and combine the water, bouillon and tamari sauce as you make the soup you are using it for.