BASIL BROTH

Basil Broth image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 pound celery root, peeled and chopped
1 pound leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 pound white onions, unpeeled, chopped
1 pound celery, chopped
1/4 pound parsnips, chopped
2 gallons water
1 pound fresh basil, well rinsed

Steps:

Put all ingredients but the basil in a large pot over medium heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Strain, and discard the vegetables. Return the broth to a pan over medium heat and continue cooking until it cooks down to 1 quart.
Remove from heat, add the basil to the broth and steep 1 minute. Strain. Discard the basil. In a well-covered container in the refrigerator, the broth will keep for up to 5 days.

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