Homemade Vegetable Stock (Salt-Free)
Introduction
Making homemade stock is so easy! It's a third the price of buying it in stores.
Ingredients
2 T olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green part only, sliced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 ribs celery, diced
1 pint mushrooms, sliced or quartered
1 onion, diced
1/2 t black peppercorns
1/2 t thyme, dried, or 2 springs fresh
6 parsley stems
2 leeks, white and light green part only, sliced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 ribs celery, diced
1 pint mushrooms, sliced or quartered
1 onion, diced
1/2 t black peppercorns
1/2 t thyme, dried, or 2 springs fresh
6 parsley stems
Directions
Try reducing the stock and freezing it in ice cube trays; once frozen, pop out and keep in the freezer until you need homemade stock.
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Place a stock pot over medium heat. Add oil to warm. Add vegetables and sweat them over the heat. Slowly add 1 gallon and 1 quart of cold water to the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and cool before storing.
Makes one gallon; used as 1 cup per serving.
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Place a stock pot over medium heat. Add oil to warm. Add vegetables and sweat them over the heat. Slowly add 1 gallon and 1 quart of cold water to the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and cool before storing.
Makes one gallon; used as 1 cup per serving.
Number of Servings: 16
