The End of All Things Vegetable Broth |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is an inexpensive, easy, and so very tasty way to make vegetable broth. And so thrifty! I just love no waste! The options are plentiful! I freeze in 1 cup plastic containers or zip lock bags to use in soups, sauces, cooking rice, etc. The computer needs volume so I have put approximate amounts for the veggies, but use how much you want. It all depends on what veggies you use frequently. Sometimes I add a little tomato paste or leftover sauce, leftover gravy, whatever would enhance the flavor of the broth. Have fun! Ingredients:
1 cup onion, tips (the ends and skins of whole onions and also scallions and leeks, the dark green tops and white botto) |
1/2 cup broccoli stem |
1/2 cup carrot, tops (and the bottom you usually cut off) |
1 cup asparagus spear (use the stems for the broth) |
1/2 cup celery top (and leaves) |
1/2-1 cup pea pods (i use edamame pods too) |
2 -5 corn cobs (after the corn is cut off) |
1/2 cup bread, heels (whole grain and dark breads are best) |
1/4 cup rind brie cheese (if not going vegan) |
1/2 cup tomato, tips |
1/4 cup beet, tips and leaves |
1 cup cauliflower stem, and leaves |
1 cup potato skins (regular and sweet) |
1 -2 bay leaf |
5 -8 peppercorns |
parsley (i grab a handful from the garden) |
1 -2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. This is a basic list of ingredients, use whatever you have on hand. I use lots of veggies in my cooking, so place the ends in a gallon freezer bag. I always cut off any brown spots or ends. When it's full, it's time to make the broth. Actually, I usually use two full gallon bags before making broth.
2. Place in a large stockpot, and cover with water(about 1- 2 gallons). Add seasonings, and salt, it helps to extract the flavor out of the veggies. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook about 2 hours.
3. You may also cook the broth in your crockpot for 6 hours or so on low, about 4 hours on high.
4. Note: I usually make this on the stove as it's too much to fit into my crockpot, and occasionally add more water if it cooks down more than I want. I freeze in 1 cup plastic containers. You may also freeze in zip lock bags. Enjoy and feel good that you are making something so yummy from something you might have been throwing away! :).
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