
Vegetable stock
Vegetable Stock
Ingredients
- 3-4 onions quartered no need to remove the skins
- 6 stalks celery cut into thirds
- 6 carrots cut into thirds
- additional vegetables may have on hand mushrooms, kale, spinach, beet tops, etc.
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 1 in whole head of garlic sliced half
- 2 leaves bay
- teaspoon heaping of whole peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons heaping of salt or omit if you prefer
- 16 cups water
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Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients. Wash the vegetables, just scrub them well. No need to peel anything as you will strain it at the end.
- In a large stock pot over medium high heat add all of the vegetables. Add water to cover, usually three to four quarts. Cover tightly with a lid and bring it to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer loosely covered for four hours. You may need to add more water, just keep an eye on it.
- After four hours turn the stove off and allow the pot to cool. Once cool, strain out the vegetables and discard. I recommend storing the stock in four cup containers (I use pickle jars) and freeze until you're ready to use.
Nutrition
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Lawrence
I knew I could count on you having a Vegetable Stock recipe.
Lawrence
Lois
When you make your own stock it is so good and this is a great recipe to do that.
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Lois! I completely agree, it's a great way to up your soup game!
Florian @ContentednessCooking
Love all the veggies, fantastic recipe!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
I've never made my own stock of any kind, but since I moved recently my new freezer is MUCH larger than my old one, so I'm thinking I may try it soon. You're giving me some inspiration here!
Adriana Martin
Nothing like homemade vegetable stock for preparing our meals makes such a difference in the flavor of the dishes.
Bowl Me Over
So true Adriana, homemade makes such a difference!
Susan | LunaCafe
Love vegetable stock. Such a great addition to soups, stews, and braises.
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I never think to make my own vegetable stock, looks so simple and I'm sure so much tastier.