Recipe: Parmesan Rind Broth

Name: Recipe: Parmesan Rind Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, halved; 1 garlic head, halved crosswise; 5 dried mushrooms (such as shiitake or porcini); 5 celery stalks; 10 parsley stems; 2 strips lemon peel; 3 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; One 6-inch kombu strip; 1 pound Parmesan rinds (about 3 large rinds); 10 cups cold water

A versatile broth for all your winter soups and stews

By Tasting Table StaffDec. 2, 2015 7:20 pm EST

Photo: Dave Katz/Tasting Table

Never let a good cheese rind go to waste, because those rich aged notes make for an excellent broth base for soups, stews, beans, rice, lentils-you get the idea. We like to add a sheet of kombu seaweed and a few dried mushrooms for extra umami flavor.

But don't stop at our ingredients list: Throw in any aromatics you want to use up-a carrot or leek here, a radish there. Make it your own.

Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

Parmesan Rind Broth

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Clean out your fridge for all the goods (OK, scraps) to make rich, flavorful Parmesan broth.

Prep Time

10

minutes

Cook Time

1.5

hours

servings

7

cups of broth

Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, halved
1 garlic head, halved crosswise
5 dried mushrooms (such as shiitake or porcini)
5 celery stalks
10 parsley stems
2 strips lemon peel
3 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
One 6-inch kombu strip
1 pound Parmesan rinds (about 3 large rinds)
10 cups cold water

Directions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Place the shallots and garlic, cut-sides down, into the pan and caramelize for 5 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, celery, parsley stems, lemon peels, thyme, bay leaf, kombu and Parmesan rinds. Cover with the cold water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring the bottom often to prevent the rinds from sticking, until the broth is rich and aromatic, 1½ hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and use immediately, or chill and store in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories per Serving	9
Total Fat	0.6 g
Saturated Fat	0.2 g
Trans Fat	0.0
Cholesterol	0.7 mg

Total Carbohydrates	0.7 g
Dietary Fiber	0.1 g
Total Sugars	0.1 g
Sodium	37.1 mg
Protein	0.5 g

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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