Every good meal starts with a great flavor base. This homemade paleo “chicken” bouillon is full of great flavor and has no funny additives, leaving it friendly for almost every diet – Whole30, Paleo, Keto, and Vegan.
I have been making this recipe for years since I first made Paleo Ramen Zoodles in a Jar. The original version was great, but I added a few extra things and jazzed it up to take it over the top. It is perfect for adding a boost of flavor to soups, stews, and gravies and is the perfect flavoring for paleo pressure canned chicken.
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Homemade Bouillon Ingredients
- Nutritional Yeast – Nutritional yeast gives this bouillon that underlying almost cheesy kind of flavor that is crucial to the “bouillon” aspect of the recipe!
- Kosher Salt – I use kosher salt for nearly everything, but you can also use sea salt. I would not recommend using table salt because the salt crystals are smaller and will get lost in the mixture.
- Ground Turmeric
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Rubbed Sage – The sage is a very small amount, but it adds a really nice flavor!
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- Dried Minced Onion
- Ground Ginger
- Umami Powder: You can buy Umami powder at Trader Joe’s or make your own. (Umami powder is not a mandatory ingredient – you can leave it out, but it does take the flavor to a new, deeper level.)
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients that you’ll need to make homemade bouillon. As always, specific measurements and complete cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
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What I Love About this Recipe
- Quick: It is so easy to make – just combine all the ingredients, shake well, and it is ready to use.
- Versatile: This homemade bouillon can be used to flavor SO many different dishes.
- Make-Ahead: You can make this paleo bouillon right now and have it ready to go in your pantry for whenever you need it.
🍽 Equipment Needed
- A Mason Jar or Airtight Container
- Measuring Spoons
🥣 How to Make It
Homemade Paleo (& Vegan!) Chicken Bouillon could not be any easier to make.
Simply combine all of your ingredients in your mason jar or airtight container and shake well to mix evenly.
Your Homemade Bouillon is ready for use immediately, or you can keep it in an airtight container for later use.
🍱 Recipe Yield
This recipe makes about ¾ cup of bouillon. Nutrition facts are calculated for the recipe as prepared as a whole. One “serving” would be approximately 1 ½ – 2 teaspoons of bouillon per cup of liquid used.
🍳 Serving Suggestions & Uses
I like to use this paleo bouillon as a soup or stew base, to make Paleo Instant Ramen Zoodles, as a gravy base, and as the flavoring of pressure canned chicken.
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This bouillon is Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 approved. While it gives off a “chicken” flavor, it is also vegan/vegetarian as well.
Yes. This bouillon can be kept in an airtight container in a cabinet for a really long time. Ready to use whenever you need it.
Paleo “chicken” bouillon is a great substitute for store-bought bouillon. It also does not actually contain any chicken, it is simply chicken “flavored.” This recipe is Paleo, Whole30 Friendly, Vegetarian, Keto, and Vegan.
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Homemade Chicken Bouillon – Paleo, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt you can also use sea salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon umami powder You can buy this at Trader Joe's or make your own! (This is also not a mandatory ingredient – you can leave it out.)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or other airtight container.
- Shake well to combine the ingredients and use as needed!
Notes
I like to use this paleo bouillon as a soup or stew base, to make Paleo Instant Ramen Zoodles, as a gravy base, and as the flavoring of pressure canned chicken. Frequently Asked Questions
Is paleo bouillon keto?
Yes! This bouillon is Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 approved. While it gives off a “chicken” flavor, it is also vegan/vegetarian as well. Is paleo bouillon shelf stable?
Yes. This bouillon can be kept in an airtight container in a cabinet for a really long time. Ready to use whenever you need it. Can You Use Paleo Chicken Bouillon as a Substitute for Chicken Bouillon?
Paleo “chicken” bouillon is a great substitute for store-bought bouillon. It also does not actually contain any chicken, it is simply chicken “flavored.” This recipe is Paleo, Whole30 Friendly, Vegetarian, Keto, and Vegan.
Special Equipment Needeed
- measuring spoons
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.
I just made this, and I LOVE it. I have been living on Knorr and Maggi chicken bullion, or bone broth with a bullion cube added. It’s filling and delicious, but a little dextrose and soy makes it incompatible with Whole 30.
I used almost double the salt, added cayenne, and Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning to make it spicy, and it’s lovely! I may never go back to the old cubes.