Basic Vegetable Stock

Name: Basic Vegetable Stock
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 2 large carrots; 2 celery ribs, including a few leaves; 1 bunch scallions, including half of the greens; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional; 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 8 parsley branches; 6 thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 2 bay leaves; Salt

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion
2 large carrots
2 celery ribs, including a few leaves
1 bunch scallions, including half of the greens
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
8 parsley branches
6 thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 bay leaves
Salt

Directions

1

This basic stock is flavor rich with a golden hue.
2

Include any trimmings from the vegetables youre using that are appropriate.
3

Scrub the vegetables and chop them roughly into l-inch chunks.
4

Heat the oil in a soup pot.
5

Add the vegetables, yeast, garlic, and herbs and cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6

The more color they get, the richer the flavor of the stock.
7

Add 2 teaspoons salt and 2 quarts cold water and bring to a boil.
8

Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
9

Strain.