Chop all your produce (2 carrots, 1/2 yellow onion, 2 celery stalks, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh herbs - I like a mixture of thyme, rosemary, sage. If you only have dried, that's ok!, 1/2 lemon , 1 inch fresh ginger)and add to a large stock pot with olive oil over medium heat. Cook until slightly softened and fragrant (about 5 min).