olive oil
one onion chopped
half a head of garlic skin on and sliced in half across
three celery stalks halved
three carrots quartered lengthwise
one stalk of fennel its handy (fronds reserved)
one leek sliced in half lengthwise and half again
last night’s roast chicken and any other parts that you may have in the freezer (wings & feet are packed with collagen)
a small sweet potato quartered that in it adds creaminess and structure. but it’s not mandatory.
one bay leaf
bundle of herbs (use whatever you have) parsley, thyme. mine usually end up looking like a sage stick. I wrap it with butcher twine
twenty peppercorns give or take
one Tbsp apple cider vinegar
salt