* Exported from MasterCook * VEGETABLE CONSOMME Recipe By : Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetarian Ornish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 md Leeks -- white part only, -diced 1/2 sm Celery root (or 2 celery -stalks) -- peeled and diced 4 Shallots -- coarsely chopped 1 lg Tomato -- peeled and seeded 3 md Carrots -- diced 3 Garlic cloves -- coarsely -chopped 3 Sprigs parsley 10 Basil leaves 10 White mushrooms -- diced 1 Sprig thyme 2 Bay leaves 2 Sprigs cilantro 2 pn Chervil Freshly ground pepper Combine all the ingredients in a stockpot, cover with 2 quarts cold water, and bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a light simmer. Simmer for about 20 miknutes. Turn off the heat, keep covered, and set aside to infuse for 20 more minutes. Strain the broth carefully through a fine strainer. Serving size: 1 cup 19 cal; .2 g fat; 0 mg chol; 10.6 mg sod Source: Eat More, Weigh Less, by Dean Ornish, M.D./MM by DEEANNE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -