Terra Futura Veggie Scrap Soup (Print Version)

Transform leftover veggie scraps into a hearty, satisfying bowl that minimizes food waste and maximizes nutrition.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetable Scraps

01 - 3 cups assorted clean vegetable scraps such as carrot peels, onion ends, celery leaves, mushroom stems, leek tops, and herb stems
02 - 2 garlic cloves, crushed

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 bay leaf
04 - 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or mixed dried herbs

→ Liquids

07 - 6 cups water

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 cup cooked beans or lentils
09 - 1 cup diced potatoes or diced squash
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing, optional
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
12 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse all vegetable scraps thoroughly to eliminate any dirt or debris.
02 - In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and any onion scraps and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add all other vegetable scraps to the pot and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate bay leaf, black peppercorns, dried herbs, sea salt, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
05 - Cover the pot and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
06 - If desired, add cooked beans, lentils, or diced potatoes in the final 10 minutes of simmering.
07 - Remove soup from heat. Discard bay leaf and any large, tough scraps if preferred. For a chunky texture, serve as is; for a smoother consistency, blend partially or fully with an immersion blender.
08 - Stir in lemon juice and adjust salt or seasoning if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Use only clean, non-moldy vegetable scraps and avoid potato peels with green spots or any spoiled produce.
02 - A Parmesan rind may be simmered with the soup for additional flavor if a non-vegan option is desired.
03 - To increase heartiness, add a handful of rice or small pasta in the last 15 minutes of simmering.
04 - This soup freezes well for up to two months when cooled and stored properly.
05 - Pair with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

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