Simple Vegetable Stock Recipe

Name: Simple Vegetable Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 carrots, sliced; 2 onions, sliced; 4 leeks, see note; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 10 cups cold water; 8 parsley sprigs; 2 bay leaves; savory; chervil; basil; tarragon

Servings: persons

2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, sliced
4 leeks, see note
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 cups cold water
8 parsley sprigs
2 bay leaves
savory
chervil
basil
tarragon

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Notes: Use only white part of leeks.
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Split lenghtwise, rinse and chop.
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Wrap the bouquet garni in cheesecloth and tie with string.
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Note you can use other herbs but make sure they compliment what you plan to use this inches.
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Over medium high heat, saute the vegetables in butter until soft but not brown.
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About 4 minutes.
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Add the water and bring to a boil.
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Add the garni and simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
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Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
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Strain though a strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth.
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Discard solids.
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Cool to room temperature Store, covered in refrigerator.
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USE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
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DOES NOT FREEZE WELL.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, sliced, 2 onions, sliced, 4 leeks, see note, 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Simple Vegetable Stock falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Simple Vegetable Stock

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