1 clove of garlic, peeled and smashed, but kept whole
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 stalk of celery, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (or just use the leaves and not the stalks if you are sensitive to celery)
2 cups (178 g) coarsely chopped leeks (green parts only)
8 cups (1.9 l) water
½ of a bunch of scallions (green parts only), sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
6 sprigs of fresh italian parsley
6 sprigs of fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon whole peppercorns
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
Sauté the garlic until browned.
Remove and discard.
Add the carrots, celery, and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the water, scallions, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
Pour the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids.
Either use the broth right away, store in the fridge for a couple of days, or freeze in portions of different sizes so it’s ready to be used in your favourite recipes.