Vegetable Stock

Ingredients

2 t safflower oil
1 slice onion
1 slice carrot
1 slice stalk celery
1 tomato
1 potato
1 slice turnip
2 garlic
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 sprig parsley
1/2 t black pepper

Instructions

In a stock pot, heat oil. Add onion, celery, tomato, potato, turnip, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Strain stock and discard the vegetables, bay leaf, and parsley. Makes 2 quarts. Stock may be used immediately, refrigerated for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.