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1 large leek, halved lengthwise with half the green part removed

1 large leek, halved lengthwise with half the green part removed comes together with Baking Potatoes Unpeeled, Carrots Peeled, Celery Stalks, Zucchini, and Unpeeled Onions Quarted. Serves 35. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 3
• 6
• 8
• 3
• 2
• 1/2 lb

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cut the leek, potatoes, carrots, celery and zucchini in 1 inch pieces

2. 2

   In a large stockpot combine all the ingredients - add water until it is six inches above the top of the vegetable.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, uncovers; reduce heat, cover and simmer on hour, skim top if necessary

4. 4

   Remove cover after hour and simmer 45 minutes and then strain, pressing vegetables with spoon to release their flavor (any one have any uses for the mushy veggis afterwards besides composte?)

5. 5

   Yeild: 8 cups