16 cups cold water

¼ cup kosher salt

1 cup white wine

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 bay leaf

1 fresh thyme sprig

8 fresh parsley sprigs

1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed

1 lemon, thinly sliced

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed stock pot or soup pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Strain and either use immediately or cool.

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