Vegetarian Vietnamese Broth

• 8 cups clear vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped coarsely
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 pods star anise
• 2 large bay leaves

1. Put stock, soy sauce, garlic, and onion in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Meanwhile, char ginger on all sides over an open gas flame or in a small skillet. Add to the stock.
3. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and bay leaves to the broth.
4. Reduce the heat to low.
5. Simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes.
6. Remove solids with a slotted spoon or strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve.
7. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
8. Return to pot and keep hot until ready to use in soup.

clear vegetable, soy sauce, garlic, onion, ginger, cinnamon sticks, anise, bay leaves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-vietnamese-broth-395433 (may not work)