– 1 bunch cilantro – 1 bunch parsley – 1 bunch thyme – 1 bunch chives – 1 sprig oregano (dry, ground) – 1 head garlic, peeled – 1 medium red onion, quartered – 1 teaspoon peppercorns – 1 teaspoon allspice berries (malagüeta) – 1 bunch celery – 1 cubanela (cubanelle pepper), or 6 ajíes gustosos, seeded and halved – carrot, chopped
Place all the ingredients in a large pot. Add ½ gal [2 lt] of water.
Cover and simmer over very low heat for 2 hrs. Add water to replace what evaporated and get the same amount of liquid you added. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Strain and get rid of solids.
Separate into portions of one cup each and freeze.