Vegetable Stock

• 3 T vegetable oil
• 1½ kg mirepoix
• 1½

Pour the oil into a large pot, and add all the vegetables. Cover with a lid and allow the vegetables to soften (sweat) on a medium heat for 12 minutes. Remove the lid, add the water, salt and bouquet garni and allow the liquid to simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and store.