Having stock powder on hand is a wonderful way to add a depth of flavour to many dishes. This homemade vegetable stock is convenient and healthy without any of the other nasties such as flavour enhancers, that you can sometimes find in other commercially made stock powders.
We love to use plenty of herbs such as rosemary, thyme and parsley. But you could easily substitute these for any of your favourites or whatever is prolific in the garden.
Mushrooms add an umami richness and along with garlic and onion you get a very well-balanced flavour, ready to add to soups, stews, gravy or any other dish that is begging for a little extra flavour.
You can even add a teaspoon to a cup and pour over hot water for a quick and easy instant soup.

Vegetable Stock Powder
Equipment
- Knife Utility knife for cutting
- Cutting Board
- Herb snip
- Cup Measuring Cup
- Teaspoon Measuring spoon
- Blender
- Dehydrator
Ingredients
- 8 cloves Garlic Peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 Cup Onion Sliced in half rounds
- 1 Cup Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1 Cup Celery Stalks
- 1 Cup Mushrooms Sliced
- 2 handful Herbs Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano, Parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Ground
Instructions
Food Prep
- Slice the ingredients the same thickness to ensure even dryness
Place on the Dehydrator Tray (With Mesh sheet)
- Place the Garlic, Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery, Mushrooms and Herbs onto the dehydrator tray in a single layer (no overlapping)

Dehydrate
- Dehydrate the ingredients at 55 ºC for 6-8 hours (Or until all the ingredients are "bone dry")
- Let the ingredients cool down on the tray
Blender
- Add the dehydrated ingredients, and the salt and pepper, into a blender jug and blend to a powder consistency

Storage
- Store in an airtight container