Basil Broth

Name: Basil Broth
Ingredients: 1 pound celery root, peeled and chopped; 1 pound leeks, cleaned and chopped; 1 pound white onions, unpeeled, chopped; 1 pound celery, chopped; 1/4 pound parsnips, chopped; 2 gallons water; 1 pound fresh basil, well rinsed

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 pound celery root, peeled and chopped
1 pound leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 pound white onions, unpeeled, chopped
1 pound celery, chopped
1/4 pound parsnips, chopped
2 gallons water
1 pound fresh basil, well rinsed

Directions

1

Put all ingredients but the basil in a large pot over medium heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
2

Strain, and discard the vegetables.
3

Return the broth to a pan over medium heat and continue cooking until it cooks down to 1 quart.
4

Remove from heat, add the basil to the broth and steep 1 minute.
5

Strain.
6

Discard the basil.
7

In a well-covered container in the refrigerator, the broth will keep for up to 5 days.