Basic Vegetable Stock

A good vegetable stock is the key to making excellent vegetarian soups, stews, and more. This version packs big veggie and herb flavor and simmers up fast.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 37 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 quarts water
• 1 large onion
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 large bay leaves
• 2 large carrots
• 8 sprigs fresh parsley
• 2 stalks celery, including some leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chop carrot, celery, and onion into 1-inch chunks.

Step 2

Heat oil in a soup pot over high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften and begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.

Step 4

Strain. Discard vegetables.