Brain-Boosting Broth

• 8 quarts water
• 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 white onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
• 2 bulbs fennel, coarsely chopped
• 1 parsnip, coarsely chopped
• 12 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• Stems from 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 bunch green onions, green and white parts
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn down the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 2 hours.
2. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Use immediately, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

water, carrots, white onions, celery stalks, fennel, garlic, fresh ginger, flatleaf parsley, green onions, fresh lemongrass, salt, black peppercorns, cloves, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, ground turmeric

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/brain-boosting-broth-51124600 (may not work)