Recipe for Court Bouillon

1 bay leaf
1 carrot, sliced into 2 inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 med. onion, sliced
1/4 c. (packed) parsley sprigs
8 to 10 black peppercorns
1 c. white wine
2 c. fish stock or bottled clam juice (any fish)

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.