BASIC VEGETABLE STOCK

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This is a good basic stock, and is perfect for vegetarians!

Provided by Stan Webber

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion
2 stalks celery, including some leaves
2 large carrots
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
8 sprigs fresh parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 quarts water

Steps:

  • 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?

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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