Vegetable-Herb Broth

• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.
2. Bring mixture to boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes.
4. Strain broth; discard all solids.
5. (Broth can be prepared 1 day ahead.
6. Cover broth tightly and refrigerate.)

water, onion, carrot, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, whole black peppercorns

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vegetable-herb-broth-5684 (may not work)