Vegetable Stock

• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 leek, coarsely chopped
• 6 fresh oregano sprigs, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a pot; cover with 12 cups of water.
2. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, then simmer over moderately low heat for 1 hour.
3. Strain the stock.

onion, carrots, celery, oregano sprigs, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/vegetable-stock (may not work)