Description Edit

This is a basic stock that may be used in place of water in almost any recipe. It's a good way to use up vegetables that less than fresh.

Ingredients Edit

• 7 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 2 large celery ribs, sliced
• 1 medium potato, scrubbed and diced
• 1 cup coarsely shredded white cabbage
• salt
• 2 teaspoons Italian herbs

Directions Edit

1. Place all the ingredients in a large soup pot.
2. Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered over low heat for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are quite tender.
3. Strain the stock.