Basic Vegetable Stock

Name: Basic Vegetable Stock
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 large onion; 2 large carrots; 2 celery ribs, including a few leaves; 4 mushrooms; 1 bunch scallions, including half of the greens; 8 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 8 parsley sprigs with stems; 6 thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns; 2 quarts cold water

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion
2 large carrots
2 celery ribs, including a few leaves
4 mushrooms
1 bunch scallions, including half of the greens
8 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 parsley sprigs with stems
6 thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
2 quarts cold water

Directions

1

Scrub the vegetables and chop them roughly into 1 inch chunks.
2

Heat the oil in a soup pot.
3

Add the vegetables and herbs and cook over high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
4

The more color they get, the richer the flavor of the stock.
5

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
6

Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
7

Strain.