White vegetable stock

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8Celery Stalks
6Carrots
3Unpeeled baking potatoes
3Medium zucchini
1Lg Leek, halved lengthwise
2Lg Onions, unpeeled
1Whole head garlic, crushed
½poundsMushrooms
10Black peppercorns
8Fresh thyme sprigs
3Bay leaves
cupDry white wine

Directions

INGREDIENTS

Directions: About 2-½ hours before using: 1. Cut up celery, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, leek, and onions. 2. In 12-quart stockpot, combine all ingredients, add water to cover. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove cover, simmer 45 minutes. 3. Pour vegetable mixture through strainer, pressing vegetables to remove as much stock as possible. Discard vegetables. Makes about 9 Cups. From Files of Alice in Houston 5/14/93