Oriental Soup Stock

Photo: flickr user The Gifted Photographer

Ingredients

10 cups water

2 leeks or 2 large onions

OR 2 bunches scallions, chopped

4 lrg carrots, peeled and sliced

4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped

10 garlic cloves

unpeeled and smashed

1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

OR Sichuan peppercorns

6 whl cloves

1 3 Inch piece fresh ginger root, sliced

(about 1 1/2 ounces)

4 dried shiitake, (optional) (4 to 5)

2 lrg parsley sprigs

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in a large soup pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to hour. Strain the stock and use it right away, or refrigerate it in a covered container for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 6 months.

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About

This delicately flavored broth needs only some tender young bok choy or snow peas, sliced seasoned tofu, and a splash of soy sauce to become a delightful, soothing, and light soup.