Homemade Vegetable Soup Base – Food in Jars

Ingredients

• 3-4 large carrots (a pound or a little more)
• 4 celery stalks (include leaves if they look good)
• 8 ounces sea salt
• 1 large leek (remove the tough green tops)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 large bundle cilantro or parsley (include the stems)
• 4 ounces dried tomatoes (I use my homemade ones, but store bought sun-dried tomatoes work well too)
• 5-6 large garlic cloves (smashed)
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns