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Ingredients
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8 medium carrots, peeled
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2 large onions, peeled
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6 stalks celery
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2 large leeks, trimmed and thoroughly washed
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4 small potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
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1 cup coarsely chopped parsley (about 1 large bunch)
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4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
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4 quarts (16 cups) water
Directions
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Chop carrots, onions, celery and leeks into 1- to 2-inch chunks; leave the potatoes whole. Combine the vegetables with the remaining ingredients in a soup pot or stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth through a colander, then once more through a fine sieve. If the broth tastes weak, pour it back into the pot and simmer until reduced to a flavor you prefer, 20 to 30 minutes more.
Tips
Nutrition Note: After straining and skimming, broth has negligible calories and nutrients except sodium (397 mg per cup).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium 397mg | 17% |
Calcium 10mg | 1% |
Magnesium 3mg | 1% |
Potassium 3mg | 0% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.