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2 containers of vegetable broth with kale and bell peppers.

Homemade Vegetable Broth in the Instant Pot

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Learn how to make fresh and delicious vegetable broth easily in the Instant Pot or stovetop. This broth adds moisture and flavor to many recipes and can be used for homemade soup.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Time to build up and release pressure 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable scraps
  • 1 carrot, roughly chopped
  • ½ onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 handful fresh herbs

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 quart Duo
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Pour water into the inner liner of the Instant Pot.
  2. Add vegetable scraps, carrot, onion, celery, and bay leaf to the water. Close the lid and set for 25 minutes on high.
  3. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid and let the broth cool. Strain broth through a fine stariner.
  4. Pour into shallow containers for storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.004gSaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 0.2mgPotassium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.03mg

Notes

The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, which is based on the USDA FoodData Central. The actual nutrient content will vary based on the ingredients used.
You can use a variety of vegetable scraps like mushroom stems, string bean ends, zucchini peels, bell pepper trimmings, celery leaves, etc. Save them as you cook and store them in the freezer to use for your broth. It's fine to use 1 - 3 cups of vegetable scraps for this recipe. 
For fresh herbs, I use a combination of parsley, basil, cilantro, or rosemary. Substitute with a teaspoon total of dried herbs if you don't have fresh ones. Feel free to skip the bay leaf if you don't have any.
To make broth on the stove, use a large pot. Bring the water to a boil and add the scraps, vegetables, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for an hour or so. Turn off the flame and let it cool before straining. 

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