* 5 Carrots, washed and roughly chopped
* 3 Onions, peeled and roughly chopped
* 3 Leeks, washed and roughly chopped
* 3 sticks of Celery, leaves included, washed and chopped
* 10 Cabbage leaves, chopped
* 1 small Lettuce, chopped
* 1 Bay leaf
* 3 sprigs of Thyme
* 6 sprigs of Parsley, with stems
* Good pinch of Salt
* 3.5 Litres (6 Pints) cold water

===Method===
* Place everything in the biggest pan you have, cover and bring to the Boil
* Reduce the heat, leave the lid slightly ajar, Simmer gently for 1 hour, skimming any scum from the surface
* Resist the temptation to stir the Stock or it will be cloudy
* Allow to cool a little and strain through a sieve taking care not to disturb the Vegetables too much or the Stock will be cloudy
* Allow to cool then refrigerate or freeze
The trick to making crystal-clear stock: Ice filtered consommé
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