Kombu Broth

Skill Level: Easy | Yield: 2 quarts | Time: 5 minutes (active), 15 minutes (soaking), 45 minutes (stove)

Ingredients:

• 1 strip kombu
• 2 yellow onions, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic
• 2 leeks, trimmed and chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tbsps wheat-free tamari

Directions

1. Place the kombu in a stock pot and cover with 2 quarts filtered water. Allow the kombu to soak for 15 to 20 minutes until it becomes pliable.
2. Place remaining ingredients in the stock pot with kombu and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes. Season with wheat-free tamari. Strain and pour into bottles or jars. The stock should keep, refrigerated, for up to a week.