Description:
It is easy to buy beef stock in the supermarket, but why not make your own and healthier
version. A plain, but well-
Ingredients:
- 4 lb. beef
- 4 ltr. cold water
- 1 medium-
sized onion - 1 stalk celery
- 2 sprigs parsley
- 6 whole cloves
- 12 peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation:
Cut the meat into small pieces. Pour the cold water over it, place on a low heat, and let it come to a boil. Skim off all scum that rises to the top. Cover tightly and keep at the simmering point for 6 to 8 hours. Then strain and remove the fat. Add the onion and celery cut into pieces, the parsley, cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Strain through a sieve.
Notes:
The amount of soup is more than you probably eat. Freeze the rest in lots of your needs and use as a base for other soup varieties.
