Ingredients

  • 3 pounds of bones from nonoily fish, preferably with head on but gills removed (see note)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped leek leaves
  • 6 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 whole clove garlic
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onions
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped celery
  • ½ bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      32 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; 5 grams protein; 13 milligrams cholesterol; 78 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 5 cups

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a kettle. Bring to a boil and simmer gently 20 minutes. Strain. Discard solids.
  • Almost any inexpensive ”trash” fish may be used for this stock, including conger, sea robin, tilefish and dogfish, among others. This broth freezes well.

20 minutes

Dining and Cooking

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