Vegetable Consomme

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 2 medium leeks, white part only, diced
• 1/2 small celery root (or 2 celery stalks), peeled and diced
• 4 shallots, coarsely chopped
• 1 large tomato, peeled and diced
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 3 sprigs of parsley
• 8 to 10 basil leaves
• 10 white mushrooms, diced
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs of cilantro
• 2 pinches of chervil
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a stockpot, cover with 2 quarts cold water, and bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a light simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep covered, and set aside to infuse for 20 more minutes. Strain the broth carefully through a fine strainer.

Nutrition Information:
Per (1 cup) serving
19 calories
.2 g fat
0 mg cholesterol
10.6 mg sodium