Vegetable Stock 101 Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
🥣 Yield: 6 cups
Description:
Make and share this Vegetable Stock 101 recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This clear soup is perfect for various dishes, whether you’re vegan or simply seeking a flavorful broth to elevate your cooking.
Ingredients:
- 1 leek
- 3 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 2 yellow onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the reserved green tops of leeks and stuff in the fresh herb sprigs-tie off. |
| 2 | In a large stock pot, add all the ingredients except the pepper and salt. |
| 3 | Turn heat to medium and bring ingredients to a simmer, then reduce to medium-low. |
| 4 | Simmer for 30 minutes and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. |
| 5 | Add the peppercorns and continue to simmer, partially covered, for 90 minutes. |
| 6 | Line a colander with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth. |
| 7 | Strain the stock into a large clean bowl through the cheesecloth-lined colander. |
| 8 | Discard the vegetables used for making the stock. |
| 9 | Taste the stock and adjust seasoning with salt, if necessary. |
| 10 | This vegetable stock can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 55.6
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 49.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.2g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 1.6g
This simple yet flavorful vegetable stock serves as a versatile base for soups, stews, sauces, and more. Enjoy the freshness and depth of flavor it adds to your favorite dishes!
