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Vegetable Broth

This recipe makes more broth than you will need for the Sea Urchin Mousse . The leftover broth freezes well — use it for making soups or stews.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

8

cups water

3

/4 cup chopped onion

1

/2 cup chopped carrot

1

/2 cup chopped celery

1

/2 cup chopped zucchini

1

/2 cup chopped cabbage

1

/2 cup chopped turnips

1

/2 cup chopped mushrooms

1

bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley

1

/2 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs such as basil, tarragon, and chives

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Preparation

  1. Put all ingredients in a 4-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Boil, uncovered, 20 minutes, then pour through a large fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids.