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Veg Stock 1 large onion 2 large carrots 2 celery ribs, including a few leaves 1 bunch scallion, including half the greens 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 8 parsley branches 6 thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried 2 bay leaves salt Scrub the vegetables and chop them roughly into 1-inch chunks. Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the vegetables, yeast, garlic and herbs and cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The more color they get, the richer the flavor of the stock. Add 2 teaspoons salt and a 2 quarts cold water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain.
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