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Two jars of freshly made veggie broth
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Veggie Broth from Food Scraps

Put those food scraps to use! This is a quick and easy way to make flavorful Veggie Broth from food scraps using the Instant Pot!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: sauces and dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: veggie broth
Servings: 2 Quarts
Author: The Wandering Veggie

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon-sized bag of food scraps
  • 1 onion, medium dice
  • 1-2 carrots, medium dice
  • 5 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 9 cups water

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot and seal lid.
  • Set to High Pressure and cook 20 minutes. Allow 10 minutes of natural release, then release pressure.
  • Once pressure is released, use a strainer and a large pot to separate veggies from liquid. Use a wooden spoon to press on the veggies to get all the liquid out. 
  • Use broth immediately, or store in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze in ice cube trays or in 1-2 cup increments for up to 3 months. (Remember to label containers!)