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Vegetable-Herb Broth

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

4 cups water
3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes. Strain broth; discard all solids. (Broth can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover broth tightly and refrigerate.)

TagsStockOnionRoot VegetableVegetableCarrotGarlicRosemaryHerbs & SpicesThymeVeganVegetarianDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeMeal PrepMake AheadEasyQuickSimmerBon Appétit
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