Ferment them to give them richer flavour, improve their digestibility, and to extend their shelf life. There are lots of resources available on lacto-fermentat

Ferment them to give them richer flavour, improve their digestibility, and to extend their shelf life. There are lots of resources available on lacto-fermentation, but basically you need some clean jars, salt, and clean water, plus some spices. Fermented vegetables do not spoil for many months, and are great soup bases for cream soups.