Basic Vegetable Stock

Make a hearty and healthy soup with this low-fat recipe for the perfect veggie base.

Number of servings : 4 cups

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Type of meal : | Soups | Soups

Special diet : | Low fat

Ingredients

2 large carrots, coarsely chopped

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

1 large tomato, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium turnip, coarsely chopped

1 small parsnip, coarsely chopped

1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce

6 sprigs parsley

1 clove garlic

1 bay leaf

¾ teaspoon dried thyme

7 cups water

In large stockpot, combine carrots, onion, celery, tomato, turnip, parsnip, lettuce, parsley, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Add water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, skimming foam from surface as necessary.
Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Line strainer with two layers of dampened cheesecloth. Strain stock into large bowl.
Discard vegetables and herbs. Cool stock completely.