17/06/2026
🥄 Homemade Stock Paste vs Shop Bought Stock Cubes
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One of the most underrated Thermomix® recipes has to be stock paste! Whether you make vegetable, chicken or meat stock paste, you’re saving money while knowing exactly what’s going into your family’s meals.
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🥕 Vegetable Stock Paste
Homemade (700g jar)
Approximate cost: $7–$8
Equivalent to around 35–40 stock cubes
Shop bought equivalent:
* Premium stock cubes/paste: $12–$18
* Clean ingredient brands: $15–$20
💰 Save approximately $5–$12 per batch
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🍗 Chicken Stock Paste
Homemade (700g jar)
Approximate cost: $8–$10
Equivalent to around 35–40 stock cubes
Shop bought equivalent:
* Liquid chicken stock: $14–$20
* Premium chicken stock concentrate: $16–$22
💰 Save approximately $6–$12 per batch
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🥩 Meat Stock Paste
Homemade (700g jar)
Approximate cost: $9–$11
Equivalent to around 35–40 stock cubes
Shop bought equivalent:
* Beef stock concentrate: $15–$22
* Premium stock paste: $18–$25
💰 Save approximately $6–$14 per batch
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✨ Why I Love Homemade Stock Paste
âś… No artificial colours or preservatives
âś… Control exactly what goes into our food
âś… Use up leftover veggies and herbs
âś… One jar lasts for months
âś… Better flavour than stock cubes
âś… Saves money every single week
Annual Savings
If you make just one batch every 2 months, you could save:
💚 $36–$84 per year on stock alone!
And if you’re anything like me and use stock in soups, casseroles, risottos, pasta dishes and slow cooker meals, the savings quickly add up.
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Real food. Real savings. Real convenience.