Magic Mineral Broth

Name: Magic Mineral Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6-7 quarts
Ingredients: 6 carrots, unpeeled; 2 yellow onions, unpeeled; 1 leek, both white and green parts; 1 bunch celery, including heart; 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled and halved; 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley; 4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled; 2 sweet potatoes; 1 garnet yam; 1 strip kombu (8-inch); 2 bay leaves; 12 black peppercorns; 4 whole allspice or 4 juniper berries; 1 tablespoon sea salt

Submitted by Chef #1352632

"This is from Rebecca Katz at Guideposts. Especially beneficial for people with decreased appetites due to sickness. Use as a base for soups or sip like tea. http://www.guideposts.org/recipes/soup-recipes-magic-mineral-broth"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 6-7 quarts

ingredients

6 carrots, unpeeled
2 yellow onions, unpeeled
1 leek, both white and green parts
1 bunch celery, including heart
5 garlic cloves, unpeeled and halved
¹⁄₂ bunch flat leaf parsley
4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled
2 sweet potatoes
1 garnet yam
1 strip kombu (8-inch)
2 bay leaves
12 black peppercorns
4 whole allspice or 4 juniper berries
1 tablespoon sea salt

directions

Rinse all vegetables well, including the kombu.
In a 12-quart or larger stockpot, combine all ingredients, except the salt.
Fill the pot to 2 inches below the rim with water. Cover and bring to a boil.
Remove the lid, decrease the heat to lwo and simmer for a minimum of two hours.
As the stock simmers, some of the water will evaporate; add more if the vegetables begin to peek out.
Simmer until the full richness of the vegetables can be tasted. Add salt and stir.
Strain the stock using a slotted spoon or strainer.
Bring to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing.