Veg Stock (w/leeks)

• servings: 8
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1hr 15mins

Ingredients

2 medium onions, halved

4 medium carrots, chopped

1 to 2 medium celery stalks, chopped

Leek or fennel tops, chopped

1 garlic bulb, halved

Handful fresh parsley

1 small bunch fresh thyme

3 bay leaves

2 teaspoons sea salt

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

10 to 12 cups filtered water

Directions

Place the onions, carrots, celery, leek tops, garlic, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat (If 12 cups of water won’t fit in your pot, you can use 10). Reduce the heat and simmer gently, covered, for 1 hour.

Strain and discard the vegetables. Season to taste and use in your favorite soup recipes.