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Asparagus Trimming Broth

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4 out of 5 stars (based on 28 reviews)
Clock Icon for Prep Time 10 min prep
Clock Icon for Prep Time 35 min total
Person Icon for Serving Size 6 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 6 ingredients

Asparagus trimming broth is exactly as advertised, a broth made from the woody parts of tender green asparagus that generally get thrown away. It’s great tasting and fabulous for use in risottos and soups,...

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds asparagus, washed
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 large bunches scallions, green stems only, white ends reserved for another use
  • 1 bouquet garni (a few parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf and 1 thyme sprig)
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

2 cals

Fat

0 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Sugar

0 g

Fiber

0 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

26 mg

*per serving

Directions

  1. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus about 1-inch from the root end. Reserve the tender flower ends for another use.
  2. Put the tough root ends into a pot with the water,  the reserved scallion greens, bouquet garni, smashed garlic clove and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Bring to a boil.  Simmer for 25 minutes. Strain. Set aside to cool.  The stock will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or you can bag and freeze until ready to use.

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