• 2 medium leeks, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into chunks
• 2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
• 1/2 pound of mushrooms, cleaned and quarters
• 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 6 garlic cloves, cut into pieces
• 2 sprigs of fresh parsley
• 6 springs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• take all ingredients and place in a pot with 8 cups of water
• bring to a simmer over almost high heat
• let simmer over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours
• drain through a sieve and press solids for all the flavor

You can use this as a base for all the veggie soups
You can drink as a refreshing change