Herb Broth

Ingredients:
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
20 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
20 sage leaves
12 thyme sprigs
4 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
2 whole garlic heads, cloves separated and crushed
1 onion, sliced

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 30 minutes. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, reserving broth. Discard solids.

Note: Broth may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for 6 months. Freeze in ice cube trays or 1-cup freezer containers for easy measuring.