Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large onions (roughly chopped)
  • 4 ribs celery (roughly chopped)
  • 3 carrots (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 cups water
  • 3 dried bay leaves
  • A few sprigs of parsley and thyme
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add tomato paste and cook for one more minute.
  • Add the water, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Strain the vegetable broth into a large heat-proof bowl or pot.
  • Use immediately or let the broth cool down. Once has cooled, transfer it to freezer bags and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. (Pour about 2 cups of vegetable broth in the freezer bags).