Ingredients
- 2 pounds bones from a white-fleshed, non-oily fish, including heads, if possible, but with gills removed
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 peppercorns
- Salt, if desired
- 1 medium-size tomato, cored, optional
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
21 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 9 milligrams cholesterol; 86 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
About six cups
Preparation
- If the fish heads are used, the gills must be removed. Rinse the bones under cold running water. Drain and place the bones in a kettle or deep saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain.
- Leftover stock can be frozen.
35 minutes

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