Asian Vegetable Broth

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 5 baby bok choy, also called shangai tips, halved
• 2 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves removed, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Directions

1. 1

   1. Thoroughly wash and prepare vegetables and place into large stockpot.

2. 2

   2. Add pepper and salt and cover with cold water.

3. 3

   3. Cover pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

4. 4

   4. Allow broth to cool before straining and removing cooked vegetables.

5. 5

   5. Use broth as desired in other Asian inspired recipes.