Vegetable Stock Tips Free And Always On Hand Recipes

BASIC VEGETABLE STOCK

Steps:

• Chop scrubbed vegetables into 1-inch chunks. Remember, the greater the surface area, the more quickly vegetables will yield their flavor.
• Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion, celery, carrots, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain. Discard vegetables.
• Other ingredients to consider: mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus (butt ends), corn cobs, fennel (stalks and trimmings), bell peppers, pea pods, chard (stems and leaves), celery root parings, marjoram (stems and leaves), basil, potato parings . . . Get the idea?

VEGETABLE STOCK TIPS: FREE AND ALWAYS ON HAND

Steps:

• In a large pot of water, add frozen vegetable scraps. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Turn down to low and simmer for several hours. Drain (removing vegetables) and pour flavored broth into Mason Jars. These can be sealed with a water bath or keep in the refrigerator.
• Tips - Use fresh stock for risotto's, rice, cous cous (or any other grains) add to water when cooking pasta, or use to sauté vegetables in lieu of butter or oils for a no calorie option that adds tons of flavor without the guilt.

VEGETABLE STOCK

Steps:

• Tip everything into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt then cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for six months in the freezer.