onion garlic carrots celery water
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dill, parsley, oregano, rosemary, or thyme bay leaves oil or vegan butter salt and pepper
In a large pot, add oil and all of the vegetables and vegetable scraps. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to evenly cook the ingredients.
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Add water, spices, and herbs, including bay leaves. Simmer for at least 1 hour. You can add more water if the liquid reduces too quickly. Taste the broth and add more salt, if desired.
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Let the broth cool. Carefully strain the contents of the pot into another bowl. Alternatively, you can scoop the contents into a funnel straight into a jar.
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- Add tomato paste. - Sprinkle in nutritional yeast. - Add apple or pear. - Keep a “broth bag” in the freezer. Whenever you cook, add the scraps to your bag for later.
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