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