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Vegetable Broth
Makes 8 cups

~~~ Ingredients ~~~
5 cups of veggie scraps (Keep a 4 litre bag in your freezer and throw in scrap bits of produce you end up with as you cook. Think ends of onions - brown, carrots - red kuroda, celery ends and tops, garlic, spring onions and the ends of leeks.  Also throw in any produce that is drying out and not looking so fresh anymore.  Mushrooms, capsicums - green, red or yellow, fennel - Florence and herbs like parsley - Italian, rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano - Greek.  Avoid brassicas such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower etc.  Don’t use mouldy or rotting produce.)
9 cups of water
2 bay leaves
1 tsp good quality salt
pepper

~~~ Directions ~~~
When your bag is really full it’s time to make the broth.  Add the water and veggie scraps to a large pot and bring to a good simmer over medium heat.  Stir in the salt and some pepper and bay leaves.  Allow to simmer uncovered for about an hour. 
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.  Strain out all the veggie scraps using a mesh strainer or some cheesecloth.  Use immediately or store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for later use.  Repeat the process of refilling your veggie scrap bag for the next batch.

Recipe inspired by Thug Kitchen