Vegetable stock Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ingredients Serves: 4 4 carrots peeled and chopped 4 onions peeled and cut into 8 4 celery stick washed and chopped 1 bulb of garlic cut in half width-wise 4 springs of thyme 2 bayleaves torn 8 parsley stalks 6 black pepper corns & 2 tbs sea salt 2 litres water Method 1 Fill a big pan with water bring to the boil then simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour. 2 Strain into a large plastic container. This will keep for 1 week in the fridge, or 3 months if frozen.