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VIDEO: How to Make Homemade Stock

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Pinch Every Penny: Mastering the Art of Cooking Homemade Stock!

In this episode, I’m teaching you how to make the perfect homemade stock to save money. Also, I’m sharing 5 important guidelines that will help you make the perfect soup every time.

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Video: How to Make Homemade Stock

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Recipe: Homemade Vegetable Stock

 

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Homemade Vegetable Stock

A simple and scrumptious recipe for homemade vegetable stock.
Prep Time20 minutes minutes
Cook Time1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings - 12 cups

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large white onions chopped
  • 2 large carrot sticks peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves smashed
  • 12 cups hot water
  • 1 small cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 large plum tomato
  • 4 stalks fresh thyme
  • 3 bay leaves remove after simmering
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil.
  • Saute the chopped onion, carrots, celery and smashed garlic for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Pour in the water and add the chopped cauliflower, the tomato, thyme and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  • Once simmering is complete, strain the vegetables and separate from the stock. Do not press or smash the vegetables.
  • STORAGE: let the stock cool completely before adding to ice cube trays or small 1-2 cup portion containers to freeze. If preferred, refrigerate up to 5 days and use in your cooking.
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