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Homemade Vegetable Broth

Nourishing Homemade Vegetable Broth for a Flavorful Life

This Homemade Vegetable Broth recipe transforms scraps into a nutrient-dense, flavorful base for soups and more.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1-2 gallon bags Vegetable Scraps Use organic scraps to avoid harmful chemicals.
  • 4 gallons Water Filtered water is best for a clean taste.
  • 2-3 pieces Bay Leaves Thyme can be a great substitute.
  • handful Dried Oregano Feel free to swap in herbs de Provence or basil.
  • to taste Fresh Ground Pepper Whole peppercorns add a more robust flavor.

Equipment

  • large stainless steel pot
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • sanitized glass jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for No-Waste Homemade Vegetable Broth
  1. Gather enough vegetable scraps to fill 1-2 gallon freezer bags over a few weeks, avoiding bitter scraps like asparagus.
  2. Remove vegetable scraps from the freezer and place them into a large stainless steel pot.
  3. Fill the pot with approximately 4 gallons of filtered water, ensuring the scraps are completely covered.
  4. Add 2-3 bay leaves, a handful of dried oregano, and several cracks of fresh ground pepper, stirring gently.
  5. Heat the pot over medium-high heat until it comes to a vigorous boil, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for 2-4 hours.
  7. Allow the broth to cool for a couple of hours, keeping the lid on to retain warmth.
  8. Pour the broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding the vegetable scraps.
  9. Transfer the strained broth into sanitized glass jars, sealing them tightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Creating your own homemade vegetable broth is one of the simplest ways to elevate your cooking while practicing no-waste principles.

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