Ingredients
2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1-inch rounds, rinsed well
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves
8 cups water
5 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
2 thyme sprigs
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, crushed
Preparation
Cook leeks, carrots, onion, and garlic, covered, stirring occasionally, in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Add water, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Raise heat to high. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Pour through a cheesecloth-lined strainer; discard solids.
