MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Vegetable Broth Categories: Broth Yield: 8 servings 10 c Water 1/2 md Onion; peeled and finely - chopped 4 Carrots; peeled and chopped 4 Celery ribs; chopped 1 c Fresh parsley; finely - chopped 1/4 ts Marjoram Salt; to taste Pepper; to taste 6 oz Tomato paste (optional) Place all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cofer pot, and simmer for 3 hours. Strain mixture if you prefer a clear broth, if you leave vegetables in broth, you have a simple vegetable soup. Serve hot. Per serving: 23 calories, < 1 g fat, 1 g protein, 0.8 mg iron, 5 g carbs, 28 mg calcium, 1.9 g fiber MMMMM