EASY VEGETABLE STOCK

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Surprisingly easy to make, this stock is built on basic vegetables that are often already on hand (carrots, onion, leeks), plus a few herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1-inch rounds, rinsed well
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves
8 cups water
5 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
2 thyme sprigs
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook leeks, carrots, onion, and garlic, covered, stirring occasionally, in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add water, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Raise heat to high. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Pour through a cheesecloth-lined strainer; discard solids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 g, Cholesterol 11 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 47 g

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