Store-bought bouillon cubes are convenient—but they’re often loaded with sodium, preservatives, and ingredients that you can’t even pronounce. Making your own homemade bouillon “cube” takes just a few minutes, is budget-friendly, and is easy to store as a pantry staple that enhances the flavor of soups, casseroles, veggies, and weeknight meals. And guess what?!?! This recipe is alpha-gal friendly too!

These homemade “cubes” (more like powder!) pack all the savory goodness and can be used to season chicken, boost the flavor in rice or quinoa, add an extra kick of flavor to your soups, or support the richness of sauces.

Once you try making your own bouillon, you’ll never look back — your recipes will taste brighter, healthier, and more homemade with every bite!

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Check out the recipe below:

Homemade Bouillon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tbsp Iodized Salt
  • 3 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Dill, dried
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, dried
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seed
  • 1 tsp Celery Seed
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Basil, dried

Equipment

  • Mason Jar
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups

Method
 

  1. Measure and add all ingredients into a mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake well until all ingredients are blended.

Notes

1 tablespoon of homemade bouillon is equal to 1 bouillon cube

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