BASIC VEGETABLE BROTH

Basic Vegetable Broth image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 3h

Yield Two and a half quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large onions, about 2 pounds, cut into quarters
4 large carrots, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and coarsely chopped
8 stalks celery, about 1 pound, rinsed and cut into large pieces, including heart and leaves
2 tomatoes, halved
8 mushrooms, halved
2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated, skin intact
1 4-inch piece ginger, coarsely chopped
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Put all of the ingredients in a large pot and cover them with 6 quarts of cold water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer gently, until it reduces to 2 1/2 quarts, about 2 to 3 hours. Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 19, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams