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Wholesome Vegetable Stock from Scraps

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A simple, no-waste homemade vegetable stock recipe using leftover vegetable scraps to create a rich, flavorful broth perfect for soups, risottos, and more.

Ingredients

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  • Onion skins and ends
  • Carrot peels and tops
  • Celery leaves and ends
  • Mushroom stems
  • Garlic skins and cloves (unpeeled)
  • Leek greens
  • Parsley stems
  • Herb stems (thyme, rosemary, bay leaves)
  • 8 cups (about 2 liters) cold filtered water
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: 1-2 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • Salt to taste (added at the end)

Instructions

  1. Collect vegetable scraps over several days in a sealed bag or container stored in the refrigerator or freezer, aiming for about 4 cups (300-400g) of scraps.
  2. Place the vegetable scraps into a large stockpot. Add optional peppercorns, bay leaf, and dried shiitake mushrooms if using.
  3. Pour in 8 cups (2 liters) of cold filtered water, covering the scraps by about an inch.
  4. Slowly bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat, avoiding boiling. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let the stock simmer gently for 40-45 minutes without stirring or boiling vigorously.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag into a large bowl or pot. Press down lightly on the scraps to extract as much liquid as possible.
  7. Let the stock cool to room temperature before transferring to storage containers. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Avoid using scraps from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or cabbage to prevent bitterness. Do not boil vigorously to keep broth clear and flavorful. Freeze in portions for easy use. Salt is best added after cooking or in the final dish to control sodium.

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Keywords: vegetable stock, homemade broth, vegetable scraps, no waste cooking, easy vegetable broth, vegan stock, gluten-free broth

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