Roasted Vegetable Broth

A basic vegetable broth. Roasting the vegetables in the first step adds a depth of flavor.

Ingredients: 
  • 12 ounces mushrooms, cleaned, halved
  • 3  ribs celery, cleaned, sliced
  • 1  small celery root, peeled and diced
  • 1 handfull parsley, cleaned
  • 1 large onion, peeled, 1inch pieces
  • 2 medium leek, cleaned, 1 inch pcs
  • 3 medium carrot, cleaned, 1 inch pcs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 whole peppercorns
  •  teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 8 cups water

 

Method: 

Pre-heat oven to 450°. Clean and dice vegetables. Place vegetables in a large roasting pan adding oil to coat. Roast for 25 minutes until vegetables have lightly browned. Place vegetables in a stock pot adding all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Cool and strain into a clean container. Use within a week (refrigerated) or freeze for further use.

16 half cup servings