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homemade vegetable broth

Homemade Veg Broth Recipe From Scraps

Learn how to craft homemade veg broth from kitchen scraps. Sustainable, flavorful, and perfect for enhancing soups and stews. Create own vegetable stock today.
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Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup, Soups, Vegan Basics
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 8 to 9 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ziplock bag of vegetable scraps (make sure to include onion, garlic, celery and carrot scraps)
  • enough water to cover the scraps in a pot
  • salt & pepper to taste

Optional Extras

  • lemon peels or scraps for a zesty bright flavour
  • ginger peels or scraps for a spicy twist
  • 1-2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (I always love to add this!)
  • any whole spices you'd like to add a unique flavour

Instructions
 

  • Start by saving the washed and clean scraps from your veggies. The carrot peels, celery ends, parsley stems, skin from onions and garlic, ends off garlic and onion etc. You will want a decent amount of onion and garlic for flavour.
  • Add the scraps into a large ziplock bag, and storing in the freezer. This can be stored up to 3 months. Continue this process until the bag is full.
  • The best scraps to save are celery, carrots, onions, garlic, parsley and other herbs.
  • You can save any scraps that are not bitter such as corn cobs, peas, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc. See notes below for a list of veggies to avoid.
  • When the bag is full, add the scraps into a medium-large pot and cover with water. There should be just enough water for the scraps to float. Add in soy sauce if adding.
  • Cover, and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and simmer for at least 45 mins, up to 2 hours.
  • Season the vegetable stock with salt and pepper. Taste the stock to ensure it is flavourful enough for your liking.
  • Strain the broth to remove any of the vegetable scraps.
  • Store in glass jars for up to 4 days in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer. Enjoy!

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Notes

A list of some of the veggies to avoid as they can make your vegetable broth taste bitter:
  • broccoli
  • cauliflower
  • kale
  • spinach
  • cabbage
  • brussels sprouts 
  • turnips
  • collard greens
  • green beans
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 12.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 0.75g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.25g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1.5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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