Scott'S Vegetable Broth With Very Low Sodium

• 3 medium celery ribs, whole, with leaves, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 Spanish onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium green bell peppers, skin on, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf, shredded
• 1 teaspoon sweet basil
• 8 black peppercorns
• 3 quarts water

1. Place all the ingredients into a stockpot and simmer, partially covered, for 8 hours or overnight. Stir occasionally.
2. Skim off any scum that appears. Cook it this way for 45 minutes. (If using a crockpot, cook on LOW for 8-12 hours and skim scum when done.).
3. Remove the ingredients from the pot and strain the stock through cheesecloth or a cheesecloth-lined vegetable strainer or sieve. Throw out the solids.
4. Simmer the strained stock until it reduces to about 8 cups.
5. If making ahead, let cool and store in 2-cup freezer containers to approximate the volume of one can of soup.

celery, carrots, onions, green bell peppers, cabbage, thyme, bay leaf, sweet basil, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scotts-vegetable-broth-with-very-low-sodium-315922 (may not work)