Court bouillon

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsOnions
2mediumsCarrots
2mediumsCelery stalks
3cupsDry white wine
2tablespoonsSalt
BOUQUET GARNI:
4Parsley sprigs
1Bay leaf
½teaspoonDried thyme

Directions

Tie the parsley, bay leaf and thyme in washed cheesecloth. Peel and mince the onions and carrots. Mince the celery. Place the minced vegetables and bouquet garni in a medium stockpot. Add the wine, salt and 8 quarts water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Use for poaching lobster or whole fish (simmer for about 8 minutes, covered)

[COOKS; APRIL 1989] Posted by Fred Peters.