Court Bouillon

Ingredients

2 1/2 c water
1 slice onion
1 slice carrot
1 slice celery
1 leek
3 fennel
1 thyme
1 pn thyme
1/2 ts salt
4 peppercorns

Instructions

For Court Bouillon: =================== Place water, onion, carrot, celery, leek, fennel, thyme, dill, salt and 4 peppercorns in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Strain, and reserve the liquid.