Simple Italian vegetable stock (brodo vegetale)
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Simple vegetable stock
A good stock is essential for many dishes, such as risotto and slow-cooked stews. Vegetarians will be glad to know that most stock used in Tuscany is vegetable stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 liters (6 cups)
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 liters (8 cups) water
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 6 cloves
- 2 organic vegetable stock cubes
- Other vegetables, such as tomatoes or zucchini (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the vegetables. Stud the onions with the cloves.
- Put everything in a large pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for at least an hour (the longer, the better).
- Strain before using.
Notes
In summer, some Italians add tomatoes and zucchini to their vegetable stock.
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