My broth got better when I used carrot tops.

Free greens make it taste rich without extra money.

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Wait, carrot tops? I always heard those were super bitter and you should just toss them! You're telling me they actually made your broth taste good? That's wild, I've been wasting them for years. I'm definitely trying this next time I buy carrots, it sounds like such an easy way to add flavor. Free stuff that makes food taste better is the best kind of cooking hack.

terryallen3d ago

Have you tried just using a small handful of the tops, @faithgonzalez? I find using too many does make things bitter, but a few stems add a nice herby note to stock. It's a simple trick that really cuts down on waste.

phoenix6252d ago

No way. Carrot tops are a total game changer. @faithgonzalez, I started tossing a small bunch into my chicken stock and it adds this fresh, almost parsley-like flavor. I tried it with a simple veggie broth too, just onions, celery, and the tops. It doesn't taste like carrots, just a nice green herby lift. You have to treat them like any strong herb, though. Too many and yeah, it gets weird and bitter. But a few? Free flavor.