Magic Mineral Broth

Submitted by Chef #1352632

"This is from Rebecca Katz at Guideposts. Especially beneficial for people with decreased appetites due to sickness. Use as a base for soups or sip like tea. http://www.guideposts.org/recipes/soup-recipes-magic-mineral-broth"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6-7 quarts

ingredients

• 6 carrots, unpeeled
• 2 yellow onions, unpeeled
• 1 leek, both white and green parts
• 1 bunch celery, including heart
• 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled and halved
• 1⁄2 bunch flat leaf parsley
• 4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 garnet yam
• 1 strip kombu (8-inch)
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 black peppercorns
• 4 whole allspice or 4 juniper berries
• 1 tablespoon sea salt

directions

1. Rinse all vegetables well, including the kombu.
2. In a 12-quart or larger stockpot, combine all ingredients, except the salt.
3. Fill the pot to 2 inches below the rim with water. Cover and bring to a boil.
4. Remove the lid, decrease the heat to lwo and simmer for a minimum of two hours.
5. As the stock simmers, some of the water will evaporate; add more if the vegetables begin to peek out.
6. Simmer until the full richness of the vegetables can be tasted. Add salt and stir.
7. Strain the stock using a slotted spoon or strainer.
8. Bring to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing.