Free Zero-Waste Veggie Soup
Why buy store-bought broth when you can make it completely for free? Stop throwing out your vegetable scraps and transform them into a rich, flavorful, and nourishing homemade soup broth!
Recipe Type: Main | Serves: 12-16
Ingredients
Saved Vegetable Scraps (onion skins, carrot ends, celery tops, garlic peels, herb stems, etc.): 1 full freezer bag/container
Water: Enough to cover the scraps in a large pot
Salt & Seasonings: To taste (e.g., bouillon, pepper, or herbs)
Instructions
Collect your vegetable scraps in a reusable bag or container and store them in your freezer until the bag is full.
Dump the frozen vegetable scraps into a large pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1 to 2 hours until the broth is rich and flavorful.
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or funnel into glass mason jars.
Stir in your preferred seasonings, salt, or spices to taste.
Use your fresh zero-waste broth as a base for soup noodles, dumplings, or simply sip on it warm! Enjoy!