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Since I have realized that there is an ever present abundance of MSG related byproducts in packaged soups and stocks, I am looking to make my own.
Here is a basic broth that I have since found that would be great for those fall soups.
* 1 (about 2 pounds) butternut squash, pumpkin, or other winter squash
* 2 large or 3 small leeks, dark-green tops only, roughly chopped, split in half lengthwise,
* 1 roughly chopped small fennel bulb, with top
* 2 or 3 sprigs fresh sage
* 8 cups water
1. Slice the squash in half lengthwise. Peel off the rind, and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Reserve the pulp for the soup or another dish.
2. Add the squash rind, squash seeds, leeks, fennel, and sage sprigs to a stockpot. Add the water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Strain the broth, and discard the solids. The broth may be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
You can then add what ever soup ingredients that you enjoy or that are lurking in the corners of your veggie drawer.
Here is a basic broth that I have since found that would be great for those fall soups.
* 1 (about 2 pounds) butternut squash, pumpkin, or other winter squash
* 2 large or 3 small leeks, dark-green tops only, roughly chopped, split in half lengthwise,
* 1 roughly chopped small fennel bulb, with top
* 2 or 3 sprigs fresh sage
* 8 cups water
1. Slice the squash in half lengthwise. Peel off the rind, and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Reserve the pulp for the soup or another dish.
2. Add the squash rind, squash seeds, leeks, fennel, and sage sprigs to a stockpot. Add the water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Strain the broth, and discard the solids. The broth may be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
You can then add what ever soup ingredients that you enjoy or that are lurking in the corners of your veggie drawer.
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