Skip to main content

Vegetable Stock

Editor's Note: Use this stock to make Neven Maguire's Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Cooks' Note

COOK AHEAD
This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in 600ml (1 pint) cartons and defrost when you need it.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1.2 litres (2 pints)

Ingredients

2 leeks, trimmed and finely chopped
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1cm (1/2in) dice
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, cut into 1cm (1/2in) dice
1 garlic bulb, sliced in half crossways
100ml (3 1/2fl oz) dry white wine
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
1 star anise
1 tsp pink peppercorns
1 tsp coriander seeds
pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all the ingredients in a large pan and cover with 1.75 litres (3 pints) cold water. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer, then remove the lid and cook for another 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

    Step 2

    Either set aside to marinate for 2 days in a cool place, or if you're short of time, strain through a sieve. Taste – if you find the flavour isn't full enough, return to the pan and reduce until you are happy with it. Leave to cool completely and transfer to a plastic jug with a lid and store in the fridge until needed. Use as required.

Reprinted with permission from The MacNean Restaurant Cookbook: by Neven Maguire. © Neven Maguire 2012. Photography by Joanne Murphy. Published by Gill & Macmillan.
Read More
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The secret to flavorful, never-greasy eggplant parm? Brine the eggplant first.
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Like hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz.
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
Chopped kimchi and soy sauce transform mellow tuna salad into your new favorite riff on the classic diner sandwich.