===== Ingredients ===== * 6 oz Parmesan rinds * 1 onion * 1 leek (white and light green parts) * ½ fennel bulb * 2 celery ribs * 1 bay leaf * 2 quarts water ===== Method ===== - Rinse the rinds to remove any dust or waxy coating. - Combine everything in a pot. - Bring just to a simmer. - Simmer gently for 2–3 hours. - Strain through a fine mesh sieve. - Chill and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze.