Vegetable Stock
- 5 quarts water
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
- 2 to 3 carrots, pared and cut into chunks
- 6 to 8 collard green or kale leaves, chopped
- 1/2 head cabbage, or 4 broccoli stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs (3-inch lengths) fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- Salt to taste (optional)