Vegetable Stock

Ingredients

• 2 leeks, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 pieces gingerroot, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 parsnip, chopped
• mushroom, stalks (optional)
• tomato, peelings (optional)
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 bunch parsley stems
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 2 teaspoons salt
• black pepper (for taste)
• 3 1/4 quarts water

Directions

1. 1

   Put all ingredients into a large sauce pan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil on medium.

3. 3

   Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes,stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Strain and discard the veggies.

5. 5

   There is your vegetable stock.