Basic Vegetable Broth

Finished Product

Basic Vegetable Broth 


Ingredients:


1 onion, skin on, cut into chunks
2 carrots, rinsed, cut into chunks 
2 stalks celery, rinsed, cut into chunks
1 large potato, scrubbed, skin on, cut into chunks
1 cup mushrooms, (any kind), wiped clean, cut in half
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled and slightly smashed
½ bunch Italian parsley, thoroughly washed, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. soy sauce, optional
8 cups water
salt and pepper to taste


Directions:


1. Place all ingredients in a large pot; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for at least an hour.
3. Strain the solid ingredients and discard. Allow to cool a bit.
4. Place in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until ready to use up to 3 days. To freeze for later use, place broth in several small containers with tight-fitting lids. Label and date each container.