Basic Light Vegetable Stock

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This is a moosewood recipe. It is a standard vegetable stock and will work in any recipe that calle s for stock. It is light in color and mild in flavor. If you use mushrooms in the recipe the color will be a little darker.

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Steps

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Wash the vegetables well , removing any soil or sand.

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Combine all of the ingredients in a large soup pot and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

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On high heat , bring the stock to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.

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When the vegetables are quite soft and have lost their bright colors , the stock is done.

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Strain the stock through a large colander or sieve , pressing out as much liquid as possible.

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Discard or compost the vegetable solids.

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Use the stock right away , or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days , or freeze up to 6 months.

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Ingredients

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water, onions, sweet potatoes, garlic, potatoes, celery ribs, fresh parsley sprigs, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns, allspice berries, mushroom stems