Ingredients
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8 cups water
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455 grams Parmesan rinds, rinsed and trimmed of any unwanted spots
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 onion
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12 black peppercorns
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Small bunch parsley stems
Optional add-ins:
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A few smashed garlic cloves
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Aromatics such as celery stalks, leek, a carrot or some fennel.
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Sage leaves or sprigs of thyme or oregano
Directions
- Place all of the ingredients, including optional add-ins, in a stockpot and bring to boil, reduce to simmer for up to two hours. After one hour, taste and if it is to your liking, it’s done. If not, simmer up to one hour longer, tasting along the way.
- Strain and let cool, store.
