Ingredients |
1 onion
2 carrots
2 large celery sticks, plus any small amounts from the following: leeks, celeriac,
parsnip, turnip, cabbage or cauliflower trimmings, mushroom peelings
30 ml / 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bouquet garni
6 black peppercorns
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Method:
1. Halve and slice the onion. Roughly chop the remaining vegetables into
approximately 5 mm / ¼ in chunks.
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2. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion and vegetables until soft
and lightly browned. Add the remaining ingredients and cover with
1.75 litres / 3 pints / 7½ cups water.
3. Bring to the boil, skim the surface,
then partially cover and simmer for 1½ hours. Strain the stock and allow to
cool. Store the strained stock in the
fridge for 2—3 days.
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