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A-to-Z List of Vegetables to Include or Exclude from Vegetable Stock or Broth

Homemade Vegetable Stock Broth

Making your own homemade broth or stock is super easy, only takes minutes of your time, and you can control the ingredients!

Are you wondering what vegetables make good stock or broth and what ones should be left out?  Check out this guide.

Acorn Squash

The peels are great for stock, but the flesh is too starchy and should be left out.

Asparagus

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Basil

Good in very small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Bay leaves

1 or 2 leaves per quart of liquid is a good amount.

Beet Greens

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients).  You may want to add greens toward end of cooking as they break down quickly.

Beets

Beets can be added, but they will turn the stock a very dark color, which may not work well for some purposes, such as butternut squash soup. Beet skins should not be used.

Bell or sweet peppers

Okay in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients), but I tend to avoid using peppers as I don’t like the taste they impart.

Bok Choy

Foods in the Brassica family, such as Bok Choy, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Broccoli

Foods in the Brassica family, such as broccoli, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Cabbage

Foods in the Brassica family, such as cabbage, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Carrots

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Carrot tops (leafy part)

Use only in very small quantities (no more than 1/16 of the stock ingredients). Too many can make the stock bitter.

Celery stalks

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Celery leaves

While the outer leaves can make the stock bitter, a small amount of the inner leaves can be used with good results.

Chard

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Chives

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Cilantro

Cilantro is too strong for broth/stock.  If you really want to use it, be sure to only use a very small amount. A little goes a long way.

Collard Greens

Foods in the Brassica family, such as collards, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Corn

Corn doesn’t add a lot of flavor and can make the stock/broth cloudy.

Cucumber

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Dill

Good in very small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Eggplant

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Garlic

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Green beans

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/5 of the stock ingredients)

Greens

Avoid bitter greens and members of the brassica family (kale, cabbage, Bok Choy).  Other greens can be used in small quantities.

Jerusalem artichokes

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/5 of the stock ingredients).

Kohlrabi

Foods in the Brassica family, such as kohlrabi, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Leeks

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Lettuce

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients). Most lettuce varieties don’t add much flavor to the stock/broth.

Marjoram

Good in very small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Mushrooms

Mushrooms add rich flavor to vegetable stock. (Because I opt for a plant-based diet, I personally don’t eat mushrooms [they are a fungus and not a plant], but if you eat mushrooms, they are a tasty addition to stock.)

Napa Cabbage

Foods in the Brassica family, such as cabbage, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Okra

Okra can add body to broth.  Use in small quantities to avoid overwhelming flavor.

Onions

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Onion skins

Onion skins add a lovely color. Just don’t add to many of them unless you want your stock to have a dark color.

Oregano

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Parsley

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Parsnips

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Peas

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Pea Pods

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients)

Peppers, Hot Peppers

Not recommended.

Peppers, Bell Peppers

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Potato peels

Can be used in small quantities. Potato skins add an earthy, but slightly bitter taste. Too many can make the stock cloudy.  Be sure the peels are very clean, otherwise you’ll end up with stock that tastes like dirt.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a little too starchy for good stock or broth.

Radish

Not recommended.

Romaine Lettuce

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Rosemary

Some people like the taste rosemary imparts to stock/broth, but some find it lends a bitter flavor, so you may want to use it with caution.

Rutabagas

Foods in the Brassica family, such as Rutabagas, are too strong for stock/broth and can impart a bitter taste.

Scallions

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Shallots

Excellent for making stock/broth.

Spinach

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients).  Best added toward the end of cooking.

Squash

Squash is a little too starchy for good stock or broth.

Squash peel

Squash peels add good flavor to stock or broth.  Use no more than 1/8 of the total stock ingredients.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes don’t add much flavor to stock or broth and some variety are too starchy for good stock or broth.

Thyme

Very good in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients)

Tomatoes

Excellent for making stock/broth.  Be sure to avoid including too many tomato seeds as this can give a bitter flavor.

Turnips

Turnips are too strong for stock or broth.

Turnip greens

Ok in small quantities (no more than 1/10 of the stock ingredients).  You may want to add greens toward end of cooking as they break down quickly.

Winter squash

Squash is a little too starchy for good stock or broth.

Zucchini

Good in small quantities (no more than 1/6 of the stock ingredients).

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Comments

  1. Kim baum

    January 5, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    How about avocado skins or pits

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      January 6, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      Hi Kim,
      Good question! Avocado skins and pits are generally not a good option to include in broth or stock since they don’t offer much flavor and what little flavor they do give isn’t very good.
      They’ll do the most good in the compost pile … or for growing a baby avocado tree 🙂

      Reply
      • Elise

        September 13, 2018 at 3:49 pm

        Avocado peels and seeds can also be used to make a beautiful pink dye for fabrics!

        Reply
        • Mireille Maidment

          January 1, 2020 at 9:36 am

          Really? Wow. I’d like to try that. Would you mind telling me how to do it please?

          Reply
      • Maj

        December 22, 2020 at 7:01 pm

        Hi,

        I know this isn’t a vegetable, but what about adding turmeric with cut I’m in and black pepper? If so, how much in quantity?

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    • Kim baum

      March 21, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      How much of the leek leaf is usable?

      Reply
      • Jennifer's Kitchen

        March 21, 2015 at 9:21 pm

        All the the leek leaf is usable – just be sure to wash the dirt and sand out of them.
        I cut mine into pieces, separate the leaves, dunk them in a bowl of water, then rinse in a colander to clean them.

        Reply
  2. Carina

    January 6, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Thank you so much for such a comprehensive list! I tried making vegetable broth à la Middle Age (aka stuff every vegetable scrap into a pot and boil) and it SUCKED. It literally tasted like garbage, you know that water that leaks from the bag and smells? The taste was identical. There are plenty of websites and blogs out there that just say “whatever vegetable scrap you put in there makes a good broth”. Well, I don’t know how limited their menu is for vegetables, or how much they like the taste of garbage, but that is definitely not true! Thank you so much for providing me with the RIGHT stuff to put in a vegetable broth!

    Reply
    • Mike

      March 18, 2019 at 4:50 am

      Awesome Post! I’m laughing out loud!

      Reply
    • Dorothy

      March 20, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Me too, Glad to know the results. That was my first thought to put anything in it, that is why I am here looking Thanks for the heads up.

      Reply
    • Jessica Robinson

      November 28, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      Yes!!! I’ve TRIED the “Vegetable Scraps” stock ideas from websites in the past. …..”You mean that’s all there is to it??” Sounds too easy, right?! Yeah, those results were plain YUCK!

      I’m SOO glad I found this guide!! Great explanations!

      Reply
  3. Rachel

    January 30, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    What is the difference between chives and scallions? I always thought they were the same.

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      January 30, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Rachel,

      Good question. They do look very similar.

      Scallions have a slightly larger stalk than chives and are generally used in pasta salads, potato salads, sandwich fillings, and soups.

      (Green onions, scallions, and bunching onions are all the same ingredient.)

      Chives have a thinner stalk than scallions; the stalk looks sort of like a hollow blade of grass. Chives are often used as a garnish and are a common topping for potatoes.

      You can find a picture of chives on this page.

      Hope this helps.

      Reply
  4. Alicia

    March 13, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Thanks for the list! What about broccoli? I don’t see it listed.

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      March 13, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Alicia. Thank you for pointing that out. I thought I had broccoli listed above. I have edited the post to include broccoli.

      Foods from the brassica family, such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, rutabagas, and turnips give a strong – somewhat bitter – flavor and can overpower vegetable stock or broth. So I recommend you leave them out.

      Reply
      • Cathy Green

        January 28, 2018 at 11:10 am

        But these things are great for the soup you make from the stock! Just a clarification.

        Reply
        • JennifersKitchen

          May 22, 2020 at 10:49 am

          Absolutely! Thank you, Cathy.

          Reply
  5. Jane ward

    February 29, 2016 at 8:04 am

    I am making homemade vegetable stock because my friend is allergic to celery .. And celery seed so what can I add besides carrots and onions etc..j

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      February 29, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Hi Jane,

      I would use a very small amount of parsley stems and/or a very small amount of fennel. Don’t use too much of either (maybe 1/6 of the amount of celery) as they are both strong in flavor.

      Hope this helps.

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Cathy Green

        January 28, 2018 at 11:13 am

        i never use celery in my stock because i can always taste it. I use garlic and a couple slices of ginger in all my stocks. It just seems to brighten the flavor but you dont taste it. Then the onion and carrot.

        Reply
  6. Liz

    March 12, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Thanks for the full list, Jennifer. What about the scraps form a bell pepper, does that count the same as the meat of the bell pepper listed above (sparingly) or should I avoid using the part that I wold normally compost (the inside with the seeds)?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      March 13, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      Hi Liz,
      I’ve never personally tried using the insides of a bell pepper for in my broth. I’m thinking it would still be too strongly flavored, but I can’t say for sure. Let me know if you try.

      Jennifer

      Reply
    • Kathy

      January 4, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      What about watermelon rind? Can they be included? Thank you.

      Reply
      • JennifersKitchen

        January 4, 2021 at 12:36 pm

        That’s a good question, Kathy. I’ve never tried putting melon rind in my broth/stock, so I don’t know how that would turn out. My instinct says, “no”, but you never know for sure until you try it. 🙂

        Jennifer

        Reply
  7. Ruby

    August 17, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I keep your web page open all the time so I can check the list every time I shop, chop, or prep! Love it!

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      August 18, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      That’s makes me so happy 🙂 Thank you for your comment, Ruby.

      Reply
  8. Simona

    November 17, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    what about fennel?

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      November 17, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Hi Simona,
      You can use a small amount of the fennel bulb (I would avoid the leaves) in broth/stock. However, since the flavor is quite strong, the taste of the fennel is usually noticeable in the final product. This works great for some soups, like a chicken-noodle-type soup, but not so great in other dishes that you wouldn’t want a fennel flavor in.

      Reply
  9. Adina

    January 20, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Cauliflower? Specially the base leafy part.

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      January 20, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Adina,

      Foods from the brassica family, such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, rutabagas, and turnips give a strong – somewhat bitter – flavor and can overpower vegetable stock or broth, so I generally leave them out. However, you may be able to put small amounts of the leafy base in. .

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Adina

        January 27, 2017 at 11:57 pm

        Thanks! I did put it in and it turned out fantastic! Thanks for the post.

        Reply
  10. Amesha

    January 30, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Thank you so much for this list! So helpful!! Also thank you for not crowding your list with Ads! Lol makes it sooo much easier to read.

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      January 31, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Amesha,

      You are very welcome. I’m so glad you found it helpful! Yes, I’m with you on the ad thing. I’m hoping to be able to keep my site pretty much ad-free.

      Enjoy,
      Jennifer

      Reply
  11. Megan

    January 17, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    Thank you so much for this list! I use it whenever I am debating what vegetable scraps to save for my broths.

    I have yet to use carrot peels as I read that they can make broths bitter. Should I continue throwing away the peelings from the outer parts of the carrots, or could those be used in broth?

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      January 18, 2018 at 12:43 am

      Hi Megan,

      Yes, that is true; most carrot peels can make the broth bitter, but it depends on the variety of carrots. I usually leave them out.

      Reply
  12. Rachel

    March 12, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Hi Jennifer,
    My friend and I are starting a brand new blog, and one of my posts I’m going to write is about how I use my kitchen scraps to make stock. Could I link to this article in my post as an extensive resource for what works well in stock? Thanks for such a great post!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      March 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Rachel,
      Yes you certainly may link back to this article. Thank you for asking.

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Rachel

        March 15, 2018 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks so much! 🙂

        Reply
  13. Stacy H

    March 16, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    I have a dumb question – can the veggie scraps be already cooked, as in leftovers or do they need to be in a raw, uncooked format? I’m always throwing away cooked green beans, carrots, etc. Can I toss them in my freezer bag or just throw away and not use for broth? Thank you so much for this resource, it’s wonderful!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      March 16, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Stacy,

      That’s a very good question! Yes, you can use cooked vegetables to make broth; it’s perfectly fine.

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Stacy H

        March 16, 2018 at 1:44 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
  14. Carole Herbon

    March 20, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    What about including fruit peels,i.e. apple, pear, mango? I am thinking Not citrus, banana, melon rinds.

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      March 21, 2018 at 8:14 am

      That’s a really good question, Carole. I’ve never tried putting fruit peels in my broth/stock, so I don’t know how that would turn out. Please let us know if you try it!

      Jennifer

      Reply
  15. Jennifer Tsang

    March 31, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Is it better to just stick with a few ingredients or put in whatever? I fear I have a hodgepodge of too many things….

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      April 1, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Hi Jennifer,
      I haven’t done very much experimenting with different amounts of vegetables. I use my recipe and usually stick with around 8 to 10 different veggies.

      I think less than 6 or so different veggie flavors would not make a good broth/stock, but again, I haven’t experimented too much with that.

      Jennifer

      Reply
  16. Maria

    August 27, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    Why do you not recommend radishes? Are there any combinations where radishes might be beneficial?

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      August 27, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      That’s a good question, Maria.

      You can use radishes in your broth if you like the peppery flavor they will impart. It isn’t the flavor most people expect from a broth, and they can easily be overpowering so that’s why I don’t recommend them. But you certainly can use them if you like! 🙂

      Jennifer

      Reply
  17. Laurel

    September 24, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    I have twice tried a vegetable stock recipe found in a canning book, and the stock ends up with a metallic smell and taste. Do you have any idea what might cause this? I use a stainless steel stock pot.. The recipe I’ve tried does not call for browning the vegetables and does include turnips. I am planning to try yours, but am curious to know if you have any ideas about what might have gone wrong in case I decide to modify the recipe at all. Thank you!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      September 24, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Laurel,

      There are a number of reasons why stock/broth can have a metallic taste.

      Using bones in stock can cause this, but if yours was indeed a vegetable stock, then, of course, that wouldn’t be the case.
      Did you add any vinegar to the broth/stock? This can also cause a metallic taste. Also, cooking raw onions in the water can cause this; sauteing them first helps eliminate the problem.
      My only other guess would be the pot you are cooking the broth in. Stainless steel can vary in quality, and the lower quality ones can leach.

      I hope this helps and that you figure out what the cause is.

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Laurel

        September 24, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        No vinegar or bones, but yes to raw onions! This may explain why I’ve had the same issue with a few Crock-Pot recipes that included raw onions. Thank you!

        Reply
  18. Daniel

    October 4, 2018 at 3:28 am

    Would one half lemon peel leave a bitter taste??? Was even thinking of throwing it in towards the end

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      October 4, 2018 at 7:28 am

      I’m not sure, Daniel. I’ve never tried lemon peel before. My guess is that if you only use the yellow part and not the white part, it would be fine.

      Let us know how it turns out.

      Reply
  19. Sally

    February 17, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    I’m about to try my first stock. I do have some broccoli and cauliflower, so we’ll see. What about ginger perls?

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      February 18, 2019 at 10:40 am

      Hi Sally,
      I’ve never tried ginger peels. My thoughts are that it would be too strong, but you never know until you try. 🙂

      Jennifer

      Reply
  20. Taisa Boaten

    April 9, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Can you provide some insight as to why hot pepper (habanero) would not be recommended? I’m considering making a West African style bone broth with onion, ginger and hot pepper. Thanks!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      April 9, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Taisa,
      I don’t recommend hot pepper because the strong, spicy taste isn’t *usually* what is desired from a vegetable broth since it can easily overpower other flavors when the broth is added to the soup. However, if that is the flavor you’re aiming for, then I think it may be fine.
      Cheers,
      Jennifer

      Reply
  21. Jo / the desert echo

    May 3, 2019 at 3:44 am

    This is amazing. Had a bad experience with carrot tops making broth bitter.

    Reply
  22. Jessyca

    July 1, 2019 at 2:41 am

    Do you have a printable version of this? I would love to put it up on my fridge as a quick reference tool.

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      July 1, 2019 at 11:35 am

      I don’t have a printable version, Jessyca; but that’s a great idea. I’ll put it on my to-do list.
      Thanks!
      Jennifer

      Reply
    • Kym

      November 27, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      You could maybe copy, paste into word, then print.?

      Reply
  23. Ayla

    July 26, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    Hello, can dried herbs be used?

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      July 28, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Ayla,
      Yes, you can use dried herbs in small amounts. You can find more details on how to make stock/broth at my post here:

      https://jenniferskitchen.com/2014/02/how-to-make-homemade-vegetable-stock-or-broth.html

      Best,
      Jennifer

      Reply
  24. Pj

    August 3, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Your reason for not eating mushrooms is INSANELY FUNNY.

    Reply
    • Kim

      October 2, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      Agreed… mushrooms are actually the “fruit” of mycelium, which are fungal organisms. These ate incredible, long used for good & medicine. Also, invaluable to the functioning of ecosystems. Hope you can research them more & grow to feel comfortable eating them… there is nothing “gross” associated with fungus 🙂

      Reply
    • Dan

      December 29, 2019 at 10:58 am

      100%

      Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      May 22, 2020 at 10:54 am

      I’m happy I could provide you with some entertainment. 😉

      Reply
      • Shannon Norris

        July 31, 2020 at 3:20 pm

        Hi Jennifer! Your stock recipe and A to Z stock veges is FABULOUS!! I have to admit I WAS completely thrown for a loop when you said you don’t eat mushrooms, also. I quite honestly have NEVER heard mushrooms not being included in a plant based diet. I am SINCERELY curious as to why (besides being in the fungi family) or is it JUST that? Is it coming from a physical (allergies) or possibly a core belief? Personally, mushrooms have never been my favorite, but I DO know a mushroom farmer that also studied about the gazillion health benefits of MOST mushrooms, AND learned the best way to raise them – in CHINA. That point being, I could care less if mushrooms are used – I was just SO surprised to read your factual, yet (in my world) completely NEW and PROVOCATIVE statement – I had to ask.
        I truly mean – not even a little – disrespect.
        Thank you for your time and great vegan stock know how!😊

        Reply
  25. 7000ft

    December 16, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    How about the stalks for artichokes? I looked on other sites and it looks like they would be a good add to my frozen scrap bag. But I would love your opinion

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      December 16, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      That’s a good question. I’ve never tried adding artichoke stalks, so I can’t say for sure, but I think it would be a good addition.

      Reply
      • 7000ft

        December 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks will try!

        Reply
      • Scott

        June 12, 2020 at 10:28 pm

        Any advice as to whether to use ginger including the skin?

        Reply
        • JennifersKitchen

          June 14, 2020 at 8:24 am

          I personally don’t really like ginger in my broth, but many people like the flavor

          Reply
  26. Trill

    December 28, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    Why the warning about eating mushrooms??? Why do you say fungus like it is a bad thing?

    Reply
  27. Crystal

    January 14, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    I’m allergic to carrots, celery, garlic, ginger and black pepper. Can you recommend good ingredients to make a delicious vegetable stock for me?

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      January 22, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Hi Crystal,

      Instead of celery, you could use a little bit of jicama (I’m not sure; I’ve never tested this) or a very small amount of parsley stems and/or a very small amount of fennel. Don’t use too much of either parsley or fennel (maybe 1/6 of the amount of celery) as they are both strong in flavor. .

      I would replace the garlic with onion.

      I don’t use black pepper in my stock at all. Rather I use herbs for flavor.

      Not sure what to use instead of carrots … maybe a little bit of beets … or maybe just leave them out.

      I hope this helps.

      Jennifer

      Reply
  28. Christopher

    February 10, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    Saying you don’t eat mushrooms because fungi aren’t part of a plant-based diet makes as much sense as saying you don’t consume water for the same reason. What a strange line to draw.

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      February 11, 2020 at 8:59 am

      Hi Christopher,
      I am simply stating that I PERSONALLY choose not to eat mushrooms. No need to criticize.

      Reply
  29. Amanda SK Hager

    March 22, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    Hi! What about cooked lentils? I wayyy over estimated when I made some for a recipe!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      March 22, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Amanda. I don’t think lentils would work in a broth. But they do freeze well. 😊

      Reply
  30. Alison

    April 10, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    can I include alfalfa sprouts? how might that affect it? I actually want to make chicken stock but cannot find an A-Z for that so I’m trusting you! been referring to this list again and again for veg stock for a long time now. thanks for your list and hope to hear a response.

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      April 10, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Alison,
      That’s a good question! I’ve never tried alfalfa sprouts. I don’t know if they would work or not … but I’m sort of, maybe, leaning toward no.

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Françoise Moquin

        July 10, 2020 at 10:12 am

        Hi Jennifer, this is a great list. I have my first real garden and am wondering about the stems or large leaves from many of the plants. Do you have thoughts? I also wonder if some of these might be milder or stronger than the fruit/vegetable counterpart. Romaine stems, kale stems, herb stems, brassica stems, squash ends, etc. Thanks for any additional insight! Françoise

        Reply
        • JennifersKitchen

          July 10, 2020 at 10:21 am

          Hello Françoise,

          I haven’t tried many leaves and stems except herb stems – which generally work really well. Brassica stems should be limited since they have a strong flavor. I’m not sure about others.

          Happy gardening! It’s such a blessing to be able to get fresh produce straight from your own back yard 🙂

          Jennifer

          Reply
  31. Ellen

    August 25, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    Thank you for posting this! Especially in alphabetical order; it is very helpful!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      August 26, 2020 at 8:04 am

      You’re welcome, Ellen. I’m really glad to hear it’s helpful.

      Reply
  32. Darla

    October 23, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    I’m trying to save the right type of scraps to make chicken broth and aiming for a mirepoix flavor base to combine with chicken. I have a ton of onion and celery scraps but rarely have carrot scraps. I know I can buy carrots specifically for the broth but was wondering if you thought butternut squash peelings would be an adequate substitute for at least some of the carrots? or should I just purchase carrots for the broth and compost the butternut peelings? Thank you-

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    • JennifersKitchen

      October 23, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      Hi Darla,
      I wouldn’t. Butternut squash peels give a completely different flavor than the carrots. I would either purchase some carrots or leave them out all together.

      Reply
      • Darla

        October 24, 2020 at 7:30 am

        Thank you!!

        Reply
  33. Bronwyn

    November 20, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    How about orange skin/peel? Could that work in a stock?

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    • JennifersKitchen

      November 20, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      That’s a really good question, Bronwyn. I’ve never tried putting fruit peels in my broth/stock, so I don’t know how that would turn out. Please let us know if you try it!

      Jennifer

      Reply
  34. Kym

    November 27, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    I’ve enjoyed reading All comments and replies. So helpful. Thank you.

    Reply
  35. Eric

    January 11, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    This is the best guide for what goes into a stock I’ve found so far, I really appreciate the work you put into it! I have a big bag of veggie scraps in the freezer and I was just about to throw some broccoli scraps in and thought I’d check first, and good thing I did! Thank you

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      January 11, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks for the kind comment, Eric. I’m glad it was helpful 🙂

      Reply
  36. Becky

    January 19, 2021 at 1:28 am

    Have you ever added chayote (mirliton) to the stock? I’m not sure how much flavor it would provide this way but it’s a pretty versatile vegetable.

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      January 19, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Hi Becky,
      I’ve never personally tried using chayote in my broth, so I’m not sure. Let me know if you try. 🙂

      Reply
  37. Renee

    January 31, 2021 at 3:49 am

    This is the absolute best list I’ve ever seen for any type of thing. Besides that you alphabetized and included so many vegetables, your explanations and recommended amounts make it exceptional. I’ve been trying to decide how to keep it handy; probably in favorites, right on top. Now I’m going to check out your blog. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. (I was surprised to learn that a fungus isn’t a plant)

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      January 31, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Aw, thanks for the kind comment, Renee. I’m happy the list has come in handy!
      Hope you enjoy the blog!

      Reply
  38. Lotte

    February 11, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    Hello I would like to know whether celeriac would work in the stock?

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      February 11, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      Hi Lotte,
      I haven’t tried using celeriac in stock, but I think it would be really good!

      Jennifer

      Reply
  39. Abra Millsaps

    March 2, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    Hi! I found your page through the Facebook group “Cooking Talk: Evidence Based Techniques, Recipes, and Kitchen Science”. I’m a graphic designer and I’m planning to make an infographic about stocks. Could I use your page as a resource and link back to you?

    Thanks!

    Reply

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