Vegetable Stock

A rich and flavorful homemade vegetable stock made with fresh vegetables including onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a base for soups, risottos, and other dishes.

8 servings
1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 whole onions
  • 10 stalks celery
  • 2 whole carrots
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 whole fennel bulb
  • 1 head garlic
  • 6 sprigs parsley
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add 4 quarts cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until stock is reduced by half, 1-1 1/2 hours.

    90 min

  2. 2.

    Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. DO AHEAD: Stock can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool completely, then cover and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.

    15 min