Ingredients
1/2
small leek (white and pale green parts only)
a 3-inch piece celery rib
1
cup plus 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
2
bay leaves (not the stronger California variety)
1
1/2 tsp white peppercorns
Directions
1.
Cut up leek, carrot, and celery and in a large saucepan bring to a boil with remaining ingredients. Boil mixture 10 minutes and pour through a fine sieve into a bowl. Court bouillon keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days or, frozen, 2 months.