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Master Vegetable Stock

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds assorted vegetables -- celery, - zucchini and onions (heavy on the onions)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 gallon water

Directions

1. Wash, but do not peel the vegetables. Dice coarsely or slice
using the medium slicing blade of a food processor.

2. Saute in hot oil until vegetables are tender.

3. Combine the vegetables with water in a large pot; cover and bring
to a boil; uncover, reduce the heat, and cook at a rapid simmer until
the liquid is reduced by half.

4. Strain the stock, and discard the vegetables. Freeze the stock in
portions suitable for your family's needs.

Preparation time: 25 minutes, Cooking time: about 2 hours