Basic Vegetable Stock

Name: Basic Vegetable Stock
Ingredients: 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped; 2 whole tomatoes, chopped; 1 leek, chopped; 1/2 head garlic; 1/3 cup white wine; 12 cups mineral or filtered water; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1 Bouquet Garni

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 large Spanish onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
2 whole tomatoes, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1/2 head garlic
1/3 cup white wine
12 cups mineral or filtered water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 Bouquet Garni

Directions

1

Combine all the ingredients in a large stockpot.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3

Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
4

Strain the stock and discard solids.
5

VARIATION:
6

ASIAN-INFUSED VEGETABLE STOCK
7

Add a 6-inch piece of ginger root, 1 head of garlic, 1 stalk of lemongrass, 6 chinese dried mushrooms (or any dried, dark wild mushrooms), 6 Scallions, 1 serrano chile, 1 tablespoon of whole black pepper-corns, and 1 table-spoon of lightly crushed Szechwan peppercorns.
8

VARIATION:
9

PARMESAN STOCK
10

Add a 3-inch piece of Parmesan cheese rind.