Vegetable stock

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsRegular Margarine
poundsPotatoes, Quartered -- Abt 5
Md
1mediumYellow Onion -- Quartered
5eachesCarrots -- Cut In 2\" Pieces
6eachesParsnips -- Cut In 2'
Pieces
1cupFresh Parsley -- Chopped
4quartsWater
8eachesPeppercorns
2eachesBay Leaves
1teaspoonDill Seed
Salt -- To Taste

Directions

Melt the margarine in an 8-quart pot. Add the potatoes, onion, carrots, parsnips and parsley; brown well, stirring frequently. Add the water, peppercorns, bay leaves, and dill seed. Bring to a full boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 1½ hours. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Cool completely and strain. Salt to taste.

Discard the vegetables. Refrigerate the stock for several hours, then remove the congealed fat from the surface.

Makes 3 ½ Quarts Of Stock

NOTE: This is a rich brown stock that can be used in place of beef stock in some recipes.

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From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 04-17-95 (159) Fido: Cooking