Vegetable Stock

This is a nice basic vegetable stock. The mushrooms or cheese rind contribute a savory body.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup dried porcini mushrooms or 1  rind parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 2  medium onions, thinly sliced
• 4  medium carrots, chopped
• 1  medium leek, cleaned thoroughly and thinly sliced
• 3  celery ribs, sliced thin
• 6  garlic cloves, sliced
• 10  cups cold water

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in a large stock pot. Cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Strain.