Vegetable Bouillon Recipes

VEGETABLE BOUILLON

Steps:

• To make the bouillon, cut 1 of the onions, the celery, leeks, parsnips, carrots and fennel into 1-inch dice. Heat 3 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add the diced vegetables and sweat, stirring frequently, until soft but not browned, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the other onion in half crosswise. Heat a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Brush with 1 teaspoon of oil. Place the onion in the skillet cut side down and cook until blackened.
• Add blackened onion, tomato and water to pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Season lightly with salt.
• Line a strainer with a thin cotton tea towel, place over a bowl and strain the bouillon. Let the vegetables continue to drip at least 1 hour. Discard the vegetables.
• To serve, bring the bouillon to a boil in a large saucepan. If using celery or carrot, add to the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Add any remaining garnishes except herbs and cook just until warmed through.
• Using a slotted spoon, divide the garnishes among 6 bowls. Remove the bouillon from the heat and sprinkle in the herbs. Ladle over the vegetables and serve immediately.