The Heimerdinger Mineral Broth

This magic mineral broth is great to drink on its own or as a base for soups, stews, or sauces. It also makes an excellent cooking liquid for grains and braised dishes.

By / Photography By | January 02, 2021

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 6-7 Quart(s)
  • 6 unpeeled carrots
  • 2 unpeeled medium yellow onions
  • 1 leek
  • 1 stalk celery, including leaves
  • 4 unpeeled cloves garlic, halved
  • 1/2 bunch parsley with stems
  • 4 medium unpeeled red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 Japanese yams or organic sweet potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon Garnet yam, unpeeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 strip kombu
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 peppercorns
  • 4 whole juniper berries

Preparation

1.  Place all ingredients in 12-quart stockpot. Fill pot with filtered water, cover, and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 2-6 hours, until vegetables are tender and stock is a medium caramel color. Season to taste.

2.  Strain broth, pour into jars, and freeze. 

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 6-7 Quart(s)
  • 6 unpeeled carrots
  • 2 unpeeled medium yellow onions
  • 1 leek
  • 1 stalk celery, including leaves
  • 4 unpeeled cloves garlic, halved
  • 1/2 bunch parsley with stems
  • 4 medium unpeeled red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 Japanese yams or organic sweet potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon Garnet yam, unpeeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 strip kombu
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 peppercorns
  • 4 whole juniper berries
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