Basic Vegetable Broth

Name: Basic Vegetable Broth
Ingredients: 1 TBLS olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 stalks celery, including some leaves; 2 large carrots; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 8 sprigs fresh parsley; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 2 quarts water (8 cups)

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Ingredients

1 TBLS olive oil
1 large onion
2 stalks celery, including some leaves
2 large carrots
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
8 sprigs fresh parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
2 quarts water (8 cups)

Directions

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