Vegetable stock - house beautiful

3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsCarrots, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1mediumOnion, cut in quarters
1Leek, trimmed, washed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1Fennel bulb, cut in quarters lengthwise
1mediumTomato
½smallGreen cabbage, cut in half
½teaspoonCoriander seeds
1cupLoosely packed fresh parsley leaves
½cupLoosely packed fresh chervil leaves, opt.
4Cloves
4Juniper berries

Directions

In a large stockpot add all ingredients and barely cover vegetables with water, leaving the cabbage halves sticking slightly above the water. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-high and cook until stock is reduced by half, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Strain the stock through a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the vegetables. Discard vegetables. House Beautiful/September/93 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG