Vegetable Broth

The strong flavor of meat sometimes interferes with the delicate flavor of certain vegetables, and more people than ever are reducing the amount of meat in their diet. Vegetable broth is a light and delicate alternative to meat broth. It is also a good way to use leek greens, mushroom stems, the juices squeezed out of seeded tomatoes, fennel branches, even turnip trimmings. This recipe includes a good balance of vegetables, but don’t feel like you have to follow it exactly—you’re probably n