No self respecting cook should be without good vegetable stock. It is used in soups and sauces. Of course you can buy it in containers but I have never found any that didn't have that canned taste. Make it yourself and you not only save money but you will have the genuine article.
Take carrots, a stalk or two of celery, Italian parsley and an union cut up coarsely and boil them for about 15 minutes. Add a little salt. You can also add other vegetables you have around such as turnips, zucchini etc. No garlic. Store in the fridge. Remember to heat it up some before adding it to your recipe so that the temperature is not effected.
Buon appetito
