It adds so much flavor to your food that youd be surprised, she says.

The process is simple, too.

I bring it to a boil and then let it simmer for an hour or two.

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In three or four hours, its going to make your home smell so good, she says.

People will ask me, What things can younotput in a vegetable stock?

Unfortunately, some scraps can make your stock bitter, completely ruining the flavor.

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And other ingredients can make your stock bland.

4 things to leave out of your veggie stock

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Stay away from some of those really bitter root vegetables, like turnips and radishes, says Jawad.

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They can ruin the balance of your stock, making it come out very bitter.

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Cruciferous vegetables

Scraps from cruciferous vegetableslike broccoli and cauliflowerare also going to make your stock taste wonky.

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That textures going to be too gummy.

Otherwise, you might end up with something bland.

If youre going to use dry beans, I recommend soaking them the day before, she says.

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