Homemade Vegetable Broth

Ingredients

• 1 onion, thickly sliced
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 stalks celery, roughly diced, leaves removed + reserved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup herbs, loosely packed (fresh or frozen)
• 12 cups water
• 1/2 cup wine (white or red), optional
• 4 garlic cloves
• root vegetables such as fennel or turnips
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. 2

   Lay onions, carrots, and celery on a baking sheet in a single layer. Broth extras: If using garlic or extra root vegetables, add those to the baking sheet too.

3. 3

   Drizzle veggies with olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Roast about 30 minutes, until veggies are cooked through.

4. 4

   Add vegetables to a large soup pot, along with the rest of the salt and all remaining ingredients (including the reserved celery leaves).Tip: If using tomato paste, add it now.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain out any solids (vegetables and herbs) from the broth.

6. 6

   Use broth right away, refrigerate and use within 3-4 days, or freeze broth in an airtight container for up to 6 months.