Step 1

Add all of the ingredients into a large pot. Add more water as needed to reach about 1″ above the vegetables.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil and then cover and lower to a simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The longer the better as it will deepen the flavor!

Step 3

Allow the broth to cool for about 20 minutes and then adjust salt to taste.

Step 4

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, being sure to press the vegetables up against the side of the strainer to squeeze out as much liquid as you can. The vegetables can then be used for compost!

Step 5

Allow the broth to cool completely before transferring to storage containers. Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month (sometimes longer)*