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Zero-Waste Veggie Broth

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Turn scraps into gold flavorful, sustainable, and free.
Why It Works: It’s the easiest, most eco-friendly kitchen habit you’ll ever start.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 wraps
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Vegetable scraps: onion skins, carrot ends, celery tops, herbs, mushroom stems
  • 1 bay leaf & garlic clove (optional)
  • Water (enough to cover scraps)

Equipment

soup pot with lid
Freezer bag
freezer soup containers

Method
 

  1. Keep a freezer bag for veggie scraps until you have about 4 cups.
  2. Add to a pot, cover with water,bring to boil and simmer 45 minutes.
  3. Strain and store broth for soups, stews, or grains.

Notes

Grow Tip: Use herb stems and garden trimmings for extra aroma.
Health Benefit: Pure minerals, no preservatives, and zero waste.

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