Homemade Stock Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 gallons water
• 1 large bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons dill
• salt
• 1/2 cup onion, skins (gives your stock a nice dark color)
• 1/2 cup carrot, peels, ends and pieces
• 1/2 cup broccoli stem, and pieces
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 cup celery, ends, leaves and pieces
• 1/2 cup green beans, ends and pieces
• 1 tomatoes, pieces
• 1/2 cup mushroom, stems and pieces
• 3 -4 garlic cloves
• 1 shallot
• 1 leek
• 1 turnip
• 1 cup chicken piece (optional)
• 1 cup beef, pieces (optional)