Basic Vegetable Broth

Name: Basic Vegetable Broth
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large sweet onion such as Vidalia, coarsely chopped; 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, with skins on, crushed with a side of a chef's knife; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion such as Vidalia, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, with skins on, crushed with a side of a chef's knife
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2

Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 8 cups water, parsley, and bay leaf.
4

Bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
6

Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve placed over large bowl.
7

Gently press the solids with a rubber spatula or back of a large spoon to squeeze out juices.
8

Discard solids.
9

Use stock as is, or for a more concentrated flavor, boil to reduce by one quarter to one half.