Peeled potato skin stock
Peeled potato skin stock is a simple, savory broth made by simmering potato peels and other basic aromatics in water. It's a frugal, flavorful base used in various cuisines, particularly in home cooking across Europe and North America, to add depth to soups, stews, and sauces.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This stock is very low in calories, fat, and protein, with minimal carbohydrates, as the nutrients leach out from the peels into the water. It primarily provides minerals like potassium and small amounts of B vitamins, making it a light, hydrating, and nutritious cooking liquid.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'root-to-stem' cooking, turning a common kitchen scrap into a valuable ingredient. Nutritionally, potato skins are rich in fiber and potassium, so the stock captures some of these minerals in a very low-calorie form.
