Ingredients:

• 7 cups water
• 10 small red potatoes, quartered
• 2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 large leek, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths, or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
• freshly ground pepper