White Stock: 1 lb per 5 quarts water

Fish Stock: 1/2 lb per gallon water. bones and mirepoix may be cooked in butter in advance

Brown Stock: 1lb per 6 quarts water.

Variations: Leeks may be used in place of some or all onion.

White Mirepoix: Sub parsnips, mushroom trimmings or both for the carrot. Alternately omit carrots completely