Ingredients

  • 1 whole garlic head
  • 10 cup water
  • 2 cups (1-inch) slices onion
  • 2 cups (1-inch) slices leek
  • 1 cup (1-inch) slices carrot
  • 1 cup (1-inch) slices celery
  • 1 small turnip, peeled and cut into 8 wedges (about 1/4 pound)
  • 1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Cut off pointed end of garlic just to expose cloves.
  • Combine garlic and the remaining ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.