Step 1

Wash and prep vegetables.

Step 2

Fill a stockpot with the frozen vegetables you have been saving, or use fresh from the list above

Step 3

If you do plan on dehydrating the end product later (see this post on how to do it), go ahead and dice and prepare your vegetables now to make it easier later.

Step 4

Fill the stockpot with filtered water to within 2" of the rim. You need enough space to stir without spilling.

Step 5

Simmer for up to 2 hours.

Step 6

Remove the vegetables into a bowl with a slotted spoon (save that stuff for later!)

Step 7

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or a clean cotton tea towel if you wish

Step 8

Allow to cool.

Step 9

Store in airtight containers. You can choose any of the following storage methods.