Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: open the reserved green tops of leeks and stuff in the fresh herb sprigs-tie off. in a large stock pot add all the ingredients except the pepper and salt. turn heat to medium and bring ingredients to a simmer-turn down to medium low. simmer for 30 minutes-skim off any foam. add the peppercorns and simmer, partially covered for 90 minutes. line a colander with 2 layers of damp cheesecloth. strain into a large clean bowl. toss out the veggies. taste stock and adjust with salt. this will keep in the freezer for 6 months.

Target recipe: saute the chopped onions in a skillet until they are all brown and almost black. although you may vary the vegetable ingredients to taste, i strongly recommend that you do not omit the browned onions or the parsnip. in a crockpot, combine vegetables and water. bring to a simmer, skimming foam from surface. add parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns. cook on low for about 3 hours and check it periodically, adding more water as necessary to keep ingredients covered. taste the stock and continue cooking, if desired  the longer it cooks, the stronger the flavour will be. strain stock through a fine sieve. stock keeps 3 days in the refrigerator or 1 month if frozen.