Vegan Broth From Vegetable Scraps

Broth from scraps is so easy, cheap, and delicious. It's a great way to save while still having your dishes maintain their flavor. You can use whatever you want, simply avoid more bitter bits like broccoli.

Vegetable Broth

1 gallon zip-lock bag full of vegetable scraps 

     scraps in order of importance: carrot, onion, celery, potato, mushroom

2 basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Empty bag of vegetables into a large pot and cover with water.
Add basil and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until half of the liquid is gone. Strain broth with a cloth into a pitcher or container. Refrigerate leftovers.

*If using in our Cheesy Bacon Chowder, the broth will turn the soup darker in color as it oxidizes. Consider using a store-bought broth for potlucks.