Brown Vegetable Stock
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Stocks
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 medium onions -- yellow, cut in 1/4s
1 medium onions -- red, cut in 1/4s
5 medium carrots -- cut in chunks
3 medium leeks -- cut in chunks
3 medium celery -- stalks, cut in chunk
1 clove garlic
1 piece bay leaf
 

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 450^F. Put the cut vegetables in a heavy baking pan. Roast in the oven, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour. Transfer the vegetables to a stockpot. Cover with 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Strain. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 week. Makes 4 cups.