Healthy Vegetable Stock

Bienvenue, mes amis! Today, let’s embark on a culinary adventure with a recipe for a homemade Vegetable Stock that will elevate your dishes to new heights of flavor and sophistication. This versatile and aromatic stock serves as the perfect base for soups, sauces, risottos, and more, adding depth and richness to every bite.

Healthy Vegetable Stock

Chou And Beans Staff

Wholesome veggie goodness in every sip. Create flavorful dishes with our homemade vegetable stock recipe.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Broth, Soups, Stock, Vegetables

Cuisine American, French

Servings 2 people

Calories 15 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large stockpot
• 1 Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth

Ingredients

  

• 2 Yellow onions, roughly chopped
• 2 Carrots, chopped
• 2 Celery stalks, chopped
• 1 Leek, trimmed and chopped
• 3 Cloves of garlic, smashed
• 4 Sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1/4 Cup Fresh parsley stems
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 Tbs Black peppercorns
• 8 Cups Water

Instructions

 

• Begin by preparing the vegetables. Rinse them under cold water and chop them into large chunks.
• In a large stockpot, combine the chopped onions, carrots, celery, leek, smashed garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, parsley stems, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
• Pour in the water, ensuring that all the vegetables are submerged.
• Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
• After simmering, strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container, discarding the solids.
• Allow the vegetable stock to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers for storage in the refrigerator or freezer.

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this homemade Vegetable Stock, a culinary essential that will elevate your dishes with the essence of French cuisine.

À votre santé et bon appétit!