Level: | Easy |
Level: | Easy |
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion, peeled
- 1 leek, trimmed and washed
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 celery ribs, washed
- 1 carrot, trimmed and peeled
- 6 corn cobs, without kernels (optional)
- 1 parsnip, trimmed and scrubbed (optional)
- 1 fennel bulb (optional)
- 1 gallon water
- 1 small bunch parsley
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot place the roughly chopped vegetables. Pour in the water ( or enough to cover) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and skim and discard any impurities from the top. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 2 hours. Strain and store in the refrigerator up to a week or freeze.