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Vegetable Stock
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 2
From 'The Irish Pub Cookbook' by Margaret M. Johnson. I found the Kerrygold Irish butter at Costco
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted kerrygold irish butter
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 leek, washed and chopped (white part only)
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
5 large white mushrooms, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 1/3 cups cold water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 bay leaf
6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. In a stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
3. Add leek, carrot, celery, mushrooms,potato, and 1/3 cup water of the water.
4. Cover and cook, for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are slightly tender.
5. Add the remaining 6 cups of water, the garlic, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, and salt.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered for 2 hours.
7. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and let cool.
8. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
By RecipeOfHealth.com