SUMMER DREAMING VEGETABLE BROTH

Summer Dreaming Vegetable Broth image

I created this recipe to give myself a taste of summer in the middle of winter. This flavorful broth can be used for soups, risotto or pasta (or whatever you can dream up!)

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 leeks (slice vertically and wash thoroughly, use dark green portions for broth and reserve the nice white p)
1/2 large sweet onion, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
3 celery ribs, with leaves, roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lemon, quartered
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
12 black peppercorns
spices and herbs (use what you like or have on hand. I used green cardamon seeds, tarragon, thyme, dried lemongrass, s)

Steps:

Place all ingredients in large stockpot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20- 30 minutes or until flavors are sufficiently mingled. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like.
Strain first through a colander, then use cheesecloth to capture little bits. Use as desired in any other recipe calling for broth. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 7200.8, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 18.1, Protein 7.8

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