Light Vegetable Stock

Directions

Put all ingredients into a saucepan.

Cover generously with water and bring to a boil.

Simmer, half-covered, for about 1 hour, then strain.

Other vegetables and flavorings, such as leeks, thinly pared lemon rind and allspice berries, can be added.

Peelings from well-scrubed potatoes also give a particularly pleasant flavor to vegetable stock.