Vegetable Stock

This is a great alternative to chicken and fish stock in many recipes, particularly if making vegetarian soups. This is a basic recipe, but it can be adapted in any number of ways: simply add or substitute other vegetable or herb flavours for a subtle difference. Never use starchy root vegetables, such as potatoes, parsnips or turnips, however, as they will make the stock cloudy.

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