DIY Veggie Broth

Directions

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   Place the veggie scraps in the bottom of a large stock pot.
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   Add 1 cup of water and turn the heat to high.
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   As the veggies begin to thaw and sweat, they will become very fragrant.
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   I was using a stainless steel stock pot so I added about 1 teaspoon of oil just to make sure that nothing stuck to the bottom.
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   Add another cup of water, the herbs, salt and peppercorns and stir frequently until the vegetables are fragrant thawed fully.
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   Cover with the remainder of the water.
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   Bring to a simmer.
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   Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours.
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   Allow the stock to cool fully.
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    Remove the veggie scraps and discard.
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    Strain the broth and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
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    Notes: You can use any mixture of vegetable scraps to make homemade broth, and interchange the herbs and spices for whatever you like or have on hand.
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    If you prefer to use fresh veggies, you can do so by using the same amount and following the directions, using a mix of fresh veggies instead.