Basic Vegetable Broth

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 4 large carrots
• 4 large onions
• 2 leeks
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 parsnips
• 2 scallions
• 1 (16 oz) can tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 10 whole peppercorns

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to a boil. Add all ingredients except the bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a second boil and add bay leaf and peppercorns. Reduce heat and simmer covered 2 hours, skimming occasionally. Strain soup; discard vegetables. There should be approximately 4 cups remaining. Add salt and pepper to taste.