Tarragon Vegetable Broth

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 small carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 medium celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium leek, coarsely chopped and well washed
• 1 medium ripe tomato, coarsely chopped
• 15 whole black peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 cup dry wine
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh tarragon

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan combine all ingredients through water; bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, uncovered.
• 2 add the wine, vinegar and thyme and cook for another 15 minutes; remove from heat; add tarragon and cool to room temperature.
• 3 strain just before using; broth can be refrigerated up to 3 days.