Garden salad stock

4 quarts

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1bunchMedium leeks green parts only well cleaned
3Plum tomatoes, halved
1Handful cilantro
1Handful parsley
3Garlic clove(s), smashed
1smallOnion(s), quartered
2Celery stalks
1Unpeeled carrot
1Handful lettuce leaves
¼cupStems and pieces of dried mushrooms or
1teaspoonPorcini Powder
1Thyme sprig
1teaspoonBlack pepper
6quartsWater

Directions

1. Combine the leeks, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, garlic, onion, celery, carrot, lettuce, mushrooms or Porcini Powder, thyme, pepper, and water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat; lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.

2. Remove the pot from the heat and leave the vegetables in the stock for 1-1« hours. Strain the stock and discard the solids.

Can be refrigerated for 1 week, frozen for 3 months.

The Occasional Vegetarian by Karen Lee ISBN 0-446-51792-5 pg 33-34 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 10-05-95