Chapter 2 · The French Laundry Years
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Ingredients
Serves 10
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Sweat all the vegetables in a stockpot with a splash of oil and a pinch of salt until they soften without coloring.
Add the thyme, bay, and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and cook 1 hour.
Strain and chill.
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A vegetable stock still needs structure. Roast nothing, keep the flavor clean, and build something that helps without taking over.
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