Molly Oneills Vegetable Broth Food

BASIC VEGETABLE BROTH

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients in a large pot and cover them with 6 quarts of cold water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer gently, until it reduces to 2 1/2 quarts, about 2 to 3 hours. Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.

FRESH MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• Combine the domestic mushrooms, 6 scallions, thyme, Sherry, broth, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the mushrooms are barely tender, about 5 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan until hot. Add the shiitake mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Combine the mushroom broth and mustard in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Stir in the yogurt and strain. Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with remaining scallions.

ROASTED VEGETABLE BROTH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a baking pan or cast-iron skillet and line it with the carrots, onions, turnips and garlic. Roast, turning frequently for 45 minutes to an hour to caramelize well. Remove from oven.
• Place the vegetables in a soup pot. Add 1 cup of cold water to the roasting pan, scrape well with a wooden spoon and drain what remains into the soup pot.
• Add 3 quarts of water to the vegetables, as well as the clove and thyme. Simmer for 2 hours. Remove from heat.
• Add the ginger. Allow the broth to sit for one hour and strain. Discard the vegetables. The broth will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week. It can be frozen for up to two months.

CURRIED ROOT VEGETABLE STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• To make the stew, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and curry powder and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, carrots and parsnips. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in the celery root and sweet potato and cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and mace in a bowl. Rub in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in the currants. Stir in the milk, just to combine. On a lightly floured surface, with floured hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
• Form a smooth paste by stirring 1/4 cup of the simmering broth into 3 tablespoons of flour, then stir it into the stew. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the dumplings on top of the simmering stew, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Divide the stew and dumplings among 4 bowls. Garnish with the parsley and serve.

BROTH FOR LONG LIFE

Steps:

• In the bottom of a large pot over high heat, warm the sesame and vegetable oils. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp and when the oil is nearly sizzling, add the shells and cook, stirring constantly, until the shells are bright pink. Add the garlic, onion and ginger, stir and cook for an additional minute.
• Add the chicken, the chili-pepper flakes and the black peppercorns along with 2 quarts cold water, or enough to barely cover the chicken. Simmer, skimming as necessary, for 3 hours.
• Strain and reserve chicken. Cool the broth and remove fat from the surface. Meanwhile, separate the mushroom caps from the stems. Slice the caps thinly.
• Return the cooled and defatted broth to the soup pot, add the stems and simmer for an additional 2 hours or until the broth is reduced by half. Strain and return to the pot. Adjust seasoning. The broth should taste fiery and quite pungent.
• When the chicken is cool, shred the meat from the bones and set aside. Add the sliced mushrooms to the broth and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the chicken, simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

MOLLY O'NEILL'S VEGETABLE BROTH

Steps:

• Combine the celery, leeks, onions, carrots and water in a stockpot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the broth reduces to 1 gallon, about 1 1/2 hours. Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Pour it into a saucepan and reduce it to 4 cups, about 45 minutes. Strain. Season with the salt and pepper.