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Asparagus Trimming Broth

Name: Asparagus Trimming Broth
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 35

4 out of 5 stars (based on 13 reviews)

10 min prep

35 min total

6 servings

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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, anywhere...

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

Carbohydrates

0 g

Sugar

0 g

Fiber

0 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

26 mg

Directions

Snap the tough ends off the asparagus about 1-inch from the root end. Reserve the tender flower ends for another use.
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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Asparagus Trimming Broth