Basic Vegetable Stock

Name: Basic Vegetable Stock
Ingredients: 7 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large carrot, sliced; 2 large celery stalks, sliced; 1 medium potato, scrubbed and diced; 1 cup coarsely shredded green cabbage; 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

7 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, sliced
2 large celery stalks, sliced
1 medium potato, scrubbed and diced
1 cup coarsely shredded green cabbage
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)

Directions

1

Place all the ingredients in a large soup pot.
2

Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently over low heat for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are quite tender.
3

Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer.
4

Discard the solids or puree them and add to soup for a thicker consistency.
5

Per cup:
6

Calories: 48
7

Total fat: 1g
8

Protein: 1g
9

Fiber: 2g
10

Carbohydrate: 11g
11

Cholesterol: 0mg
12

Sodium: 34mg