Liquid Gold: Building Vegetarian Broths

Monday, October 26, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Shaw-Roxbury — 149 Dudley St., Boston, MA

There's a quiet kind of magic in a good broth. In this class, Suman Shah , Chef-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library, will teach the techniques behind building deeply flavorful, vegetarian broths from scratch, no meat required to get that rich, savory depth. We'll work with hearty grains like barley, a mix of vegetables, and umami-rich ingredients to build layers of flavor without relying on animal stock. Along the way, we'll talk about the nutritional benefits of broth-based cooking, from digestion to overall nourishment, and why a good broth deserves a permanent place in your kitchen rotation, not just as a base, but as a meal on its own. By the end, you'll have the techniques to build your own vegetarian broths at home, turning simple ingredients into something deeply comforting and good for you. Allergen Alert: Milk (cheese rinds), Gluten (grains), Soy (Miso)