Jacques Pepin's Clear Vegetable Stock
Elevate your cooking with Jacques Pépin's Clear Vegetable Stock, a beautifully light and flavorful recipe that serves as the perfect foundation for soups, risottos, and countless other dishes. Made with a medley of fresh, aromatic ingredients like carrots, celery, leek, turnip, and fragrant herbs such as thyme and parsley, this classic stock is simmered to perfection to extract a clean, vibrant taste. The recipe emphasizes simplicity and precision, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time before a gentle simmer unlocks its full depth of flavor. With no fats or oils added, the result is a wholesome, nutrient-rich stock that’s both vegan and versatile. Whether you're looking to enhance your recipes or create a vegetarian broth that shines on its own, this clear vegetable stock is an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. Plus, it’s easy to store, making it a convenient make-ahead option for busy home cooks.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Celery stalks
- 1 large Leek (white and light green parts)
- 1 medium Turnip
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 6 pieces Parsley stems
- 4 pieces Thyme sprigs
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 8 pieces Black peppercorns
- 10 cups Cold water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash and peel the carrots, turnip, and onion. Rinse the celery and leek under cold water to remove any hidden grit.
Step 2
Cut all the vegetables into medium chunks to ensure even cooking.
Step 3
In a large stockpot, combine the carrots, celery, leek, turnip, onion, garlic cloves, parsley stems, thyme, bay leaf, and black peppercorns.
Step 4
Add 10 cups of cold water to the pot, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
Step 5
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and gently simmer the stock uncovered for 60 minutes. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
Step 6
After simmering, season the stock with salt and stir gently.
Step 7
Remove the pot from heat and let the stock cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl, discarding the solids.
Step 9
Allow the stock to cool completely before storing. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
Step 10
Use this clear vegetable stock as a base for soups, risottos, or as a flavorful cooking liquid.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2973.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 248.5 |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1534.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.2g | |
| Protein 7.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 329.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1433.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories