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Basic Vegetable Stock recipe |
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6 servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion2 stalks celery, including some leaves2 large carrots1 bunch green onions, chopped8 cloves garlic, minced8 sprigs fresh parsley6 sprigs fresh thyme2 bay leaves1 teaspoon salt2 quarts water
Instructions:
Chop scrubbed vegetables into 1-inch chunks.Remember, the greater the surface area, the more quickly vegetables will yield their flavor.Heat oil in a soup pot.Add onion, celery, carrots, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves.Cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.Add salt and water and bring to a boil.Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.Strain.Discard vegetables.Other ingredients to consider: mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus (butt ends), corn cobs, fennel (stalks and trimmings), bell peppers, pea pods, chard (stems and leaves), celery root parings, marjoram (stems and leaves), basil, potato parings ...Get the idea?
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