Basic Vegetable Stock Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
2 stalks celery , including some leaves
2 large carrots
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
8 sprigs fresh parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
2 quarts water

Directions:

Chop scrubbed vegetables into 1-inch chunks. Remember, the greater the surface area, the more quickly vegetables will yield their flavor.
Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion, celery, carrots, scallions, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add salt and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain. Discard vegetables.
Other ingredients to consider: mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus (butt ends), corn cobs, fennel (stalks and trimmings), bell peppers, pea pods, chard (stems and leaves), celery root parings, marjoram (stems and leaves), basil, potato parings . . . Get the idea?

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	51.02 Kcal (214 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.39g	4%
Sodium	430.25mg	18%
Potassium	195.72mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.85g	2%
Sugars	2.78g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	7%
Protein	1.01g	2%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	64.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	12.87 Kcal (54 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.6g	4%
Sodium	108.51mg	18%
Potassium	49.36mg	4%
Total Carbs	1.73g	2%
Sugars	0.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	7%
Protein	0.25g	2%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	16.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

0.9

Points
1

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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