What Are Vegetable stock cubes and How Can I Use Them?

Vegetable stock cubes is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store them, what to substitute, and 55 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Where found

Vegetable stock cubes are usually found in the soups section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Vegetable stock cubes are a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do vegetable stock cubes weigh?

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Soups, Sauces, and Gravies

Recipes using vegetable stock cubes

There are 55 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Very Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cheesy cream of broccoli soup loaded with sharp cheddar, Swiss, and a swirl of sour cream. Blended cashews add silky body to this vegetarian, can-be-gluten-free comfort bowl.

Northwest Lentil Chili

Really fine dish. I didn't expect it would be so delicious. I cooked it in my pressure cooker because I got dried then soaked chickpeas

Crockpot Salisbury Steak

Crockpot Salisbury steak: seasoned beef patties bound with onion soup mix and bread crumbs, browned for color, then simmered in a rich onion gravy in the slow cooker until tender.

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

The flavor was combination was excellent. Next time will add some whole dried chili peppers to give it a bit more kick. We served it over brown rice and could hardly stop eating it.

Wonderful Millet Vegetable Balls

Like the name of the recipe, these veggie balls were absolutely wonderful. They came together nicely, and were packed with flavor. I have to say they are the best veggie balls I have ever had so far. I baked them in the oven for about 28 minutes to make them crisper on the outside.

All-Day-Long Potato Soup

Easy crock pot potato soup. Serve with chopped green onions and slice cheddar cheese. SUPERB! Absolutely wonderful.

Quick & Easy Vegetable Curry

Quick vegetable curry simmers potato and frozen mixed vegetables in a spiced tomato sauce built from bloomed curry powder and tomato paste. A budget-friendly, vegan weeknight dinner in about 35 minutes.

Paneer Bake

Vegetarian paneer bake with root vegetables slow-cooked in stock until tender and rich. Cubed paneer, rutabaga, carrots, parsnips, and mushrooms braise together in a hands-off casserole that fills the kitchen with savory warmth.

Marinated Wild Rice with Mushrooms

Marinated wild rice salad with porcini and white mushrooms, julienned carrots, walnuts, and Dijon vinaigrette. A make-ahead grain salad that gets better as it sits.

Pasta E Fagioli (Macaroni & Beans)

Pasta e fagioli simmers tender navy beans, canned tomatoes, and macaroni in a basil-and-oregano broth, with onions sautéed in balsamic instead of oil. A naturally lean Italian peasant soup.

Tofu & Mushrooms in Mustard Sauce

Tofu and mushrooms in mustard sauce with pan-fried tofu cubes and button mushrooms simmered in a soy-mustard gravy. A hearty vegetarian main dish cooked in a wok.

Mathilde's Vegetable Soup

Slow-simmered vegetable soup with tomatoes, okra, pinto beans, potatoes, and mushrooms. Vegetarian, hearty, and meant for long, gentle cooking that deepens every flavor.

Quick Cabbage Soup

A quick and delicious soup that can be served alone, with a side dish or just with a crusty bread and crackers!

Spaghettini with Dried Ttomatoes & Zucchini

Spaghettini tossed with oil-packed sundried tomatoes, golden-seared zucchini chunks, garlic-infused olive oil, and a lemon-zested vegetable broth. A vegetarian pasta with sunny Mediterranean flavor.

Asparagus Soup #1

Creamy asparagus soup with leeks, red potatoes, tarragon, and basil, simmered in 30 minutes. A velvety, herb-scented bowl that tastes like spring in every spoonful.

Vegan Lentil & Tomato Soup

Vegan lentil and tomato soup is a fiber-packed weeknight pot built around red lentils, tomatoes and a cheesy hit of nutritional yeast. Pressure-cooker fast or hour-simmered.

Sole Turbans Provencale

Sole fillets folded around savory bulgur stuffing into elegant turban shapes, then poached in a Provencal sauce of tomatoes, white wine, mushrooms, and garlic.

Crockpot Lacquered Chicken

Don't leave out your crockpot when planning to cook this succulent dish made with raspberry jam which gives it a tangy flavor.

Improvised Vegetable Stew

Rustic vegetable stew with eggplant, butternut squash, and potato, spiced with turmeric, cumin, and ginger, built on a base of deeply caramelized onions deglazed with red wine.

Hearty Halloween Soup

Hearty Halloween soup with ground turkey, red potatoes, tomatoes, and vermicelli in an herbed broth with turkey gravy. A warming one-pot meal for a chilly October night.

Basic Cream Soup

Basic vegan cream soup: a flexible template using any vegetable, enriched with miso and tahini instead of dairy. Silky, dairy-free, and endlessly adaptable to what's in the fridge.

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Mushrooms

Stir-fried asparagus with shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and oyster sauce in a light bouillon-cornstarch glaze. A quick Thai-inspired vegetable side dish ready in minutes.

Elegant Chestnut Soup

Chestnut soup with roasted chestnuts, sauteed onion and celery, simmered in a blend of water and apple juice with soy sauce and nutmeg. A naturally creamy vegetarian soup with no dairy.

Toasted Sesame Sauce

Toasted sesame sauce made from oven-toasted seeds and tahini, thickened with arrowroot and brightened with lemon zest and tamari. A rich, nutty vegan all-purpose sauce for pasta, vegetables, and grains.

Toasted Cashew Sauce

Toasted cashew sauce blended with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of cayenne. A creamy dairy-free, vegan sauce for grain bowls, steamed vegetables, and roasted mains.

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