Vegetable Stock *

Cook: 45 min

A flavorful vegetable stock made from scraps and herbs, perfect for enhancing soups, stews, and sauces. Its rich aroma and natural depth suit vegetarians and anyone looking to make use of kitchen leftovers. A sustainable and economical way to add umami to various dishes.

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Ingredients

  • carrot peelings
  • onion peels
  • garlic peels and pieces
  • celery scraps
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • basil

Instructions

  1. Save vegetable scraps in a large Ziploc bag in the freezer until full.
  2. When the bag is full, place the scraps in a large stock pot and fill with water.
  3. Add rosemary, thyme, basil, and bay leaves to the pot.
  4. Simmer the mixture for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. Strain the stock through a colander and then through a finer strainer to remove all solids.
  6. Pour the strained stock into ice trays and freeze. Transfer to Ziploc bags for convenient small amounts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

334 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 8.2g 11% DV
Carbs 67.3g 24% DV
Fiber 21g 75% DV
Sugar 11.3g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 181mg 8% DV
Potassium 1291.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1095mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 73.5mg 82% DV
Calcium 539.3mg 41% DV
Iron 19.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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