• Healthy

Ingredients

1. 1 onion, coarsely chopped
2. 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
3. 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
4. 1 leek, coarsely chopped
5. 6 fresh oregano sprigs or
6. 1 teaspoon dried
7. 6 fresh thyme sprigs or
8. 1 teaspoon dried
9. 1 bay leaf
10. 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a pot; cover with 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, then simmer over moderately low heat for 1 hour. Strain the stock.

Make Ahead

The stock can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.

Notes

ONE CUP: Calories 16 kcal, Protein .4 gm, Carbohydrate 4 gm, Cholesterol 0, Total Fat .04 gm, Saturated Fat 0