VEGETABLE AND HERB BROTH

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An all-purpose vegetable broth for soups, rice, etc. They state that you can make it into a light sauce for ravioli by reducing it over medium heat, uncovered, for about 15 minutes until it is almost syrupy. Broth can be made ahead of time; it can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Recipe from Whole Foods.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups water
2 medium leeks, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into chunks
2 celery ribs
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, sliced (may sub minced)
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine water, leeks, celery, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt in a large pot.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1.5 hours.
  • Strain broth through a fine sieve, pressing down on the solids to extract liquid and flavor.

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