20+ Easy Recipes With Vegetable Broth (2024)

Vegetable broth is a fantastic ingredient to add a rich burst of flavor to a meal. From soups to pasta recipes, vegetable broth can be used in so many different ways!

I always have vegetable broth in my pantry, because it is one ingredient I use quite often. It is pretty amazing how much flavor a little bit of vegetable broth can add to a recipe. The simple broth is savory, complex, and seriously tasty.

You may have used vegetable broth to make soup, but you are about to discover just how much more this one ingredient can do! While I will always love Instant Pot bone broth and soups made with chicken broth, vegetable broth may just be my favorite type of broth to use.

Best Recipes with Vegetable Broth

Vegetable broth is the secret ingredient that makes many of these recipes truly fantastic. Stock up on this one ingredient next time you are at the grocery store as you will be using it a lot!

1. Instant Pot Black Beans

I love making black beans from scratch, but I always forget to soak them in advance. Luckily, this easy Instant Pot black bean recipe requires no soaking at all! Vegetable broth makes the beans tender and more flavorful than ever before.

2. Slow Cooker Green Beans

These green beans are juicy and tender thanks to the addition of vegetable broth. Cook the fresh green beans in the slow cooker with the broth and some seasonings to make the best green beans of your life.

3. Instant Pot Penne Alfredo

Cooking pasta noodles in vegetable broth makes them so extremely flavorful. This penne alfredo is made completely in the instant pot and is one of the best pasta dishes you will ever make.

4. Mediterranean White Bean Soup

I love that this vegetable broth soup may not contain any meat, but it is still full of healthy protein. Those white beans are quite delicious and also nutritious!

5. Creamy Vegetable Soup

I love this cozy soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is completely gluten-free and vegan. So, it will fit into many different diets.

6. Cheesy Potato Soup

This potato soup is the ultimate comfort food. It is super hearty, deliciously warm, and very tasty thanks to all the vegetable broth, cheese, and potatoes!

7. One Pot Chicken and Rice

While this dinner recipe may not be completely vegetarian, the vegetable broth is part of the reason why it tastes so good. I love one-pot meals like this that are hearty and complex.

8. Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

If you love classic lasagna, you need to try this lasagna soup. It is super filling, easy to make, and a fantastic way to use that can of vegetable broth in your pantry.

9. Easy Vegan Tomato Soup

A good tomato soup recipe is essential, and this recipe is absolutely perfect. It is completely vegan and very flavorful thanks to the vegetable broth used to make the delicious dish.

10. Quick Quinoa & Veggie Casserole

Full of fresh veggies, this quinoa in incredibly flavorful thanks to the use of vegetable broth. It is hearty enough to be a complete meal and also perfect as a side dish with protein sources like broiled chicken!

11. Three Cheese Garlic Noodles

Any recipe that is made with three different types of cheese is one that I want to try! And this noodle dish does not disappoint. It is creamy, easy, and oh-so cheesy!

12. Cozy Autumn Rice Soup

I love making seasonal soups, and this recipe is definitely perfect for the fall. However, it’s so incredible, I find myself making it all year long. The creamy broth is silky smooth thanks to coconut milk and vegetable broth. The flavor is pretty unbeatable!

13. Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup

This is a soup I like to enjoy in the spring and summer. The bright lemon flavor is so tasty, especially with the baby greens and tahini. This is one interesting veggie soup!

14. Vegetarian Pho

I love pho, and I love making it at home using this easy recipe. It is completely customizable. So, you can make it as spicy or as savory as you’d like! Plus, it is vegetarian approved thanks to the veggie broth.

15. Roasted Carrot Soup with Fennel

It is incredible how much flavor is in this soup. Carrots make the broth thick, creamy, and a little bit sweet. The fennel adds an interesting licorice flavor that you are sure to love.

16. Vegan One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This is such an incredible, easy meal that you can make in under thirty minutes. It is going to be one of your favorite go-to vegetarian dinner recipes.

17. Crockpot Lentil Soup

Make an entire dinner in your slow cooker using this recipe. Lentils make the soup thick and creamy. Just dump all the ingredients in (including vegetable broth!), and come back later to a perfectly cooked meal.

18. Vegan Sloppy Joes

With this recipe, you can follow a vegan diet and have tasty sloppy joes! This lentil-based meal is hearty, flavorful, and full of nutritional benefits.

19. Bulgar Salad

If you have never tried bulgar salad, you absolutely must! It is packed with healthy veggies and zesty lemon juice that is hard to resist. I love this salad both cold and warm. You choose your favorite way to eat this tasty dish.

20. Sweet Potato Soup

Paprika is such a perfect spice to compliment the sweet taste of this sweet potato soup. The smokey, slightly spicy taste is perfect for fall and winter. This is a great recipe to help you use that vegetable broth in your pantry!

21. Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup

Veggie soup is a classic dish to make with vegetable broth. I love this simple soup full of tender, fresh vegetables. I like to triple this recipe so I have extra in my freezer for an easy weeknight meal!