Back To The Roots: How To Make A Healthy Pot Of Allium Broth
The founders of the Bare Bones Broth Company not only know how to name a broth company like nobody's business; they brew up a pot of hearty goodness that will cure what ails you and just launched a cookbook. This simple clear soup has never been trendier, and despite what you may have heard, it doesn't have to involve bones. Break out some onions, garlic, scallions, leeks and shallots and prepare to sip on something wonderfully fragrant.
Reprinted with permission from The Bare Bones Broth Cookbook
Back To The Roots: How To Make A Healthy Pot Of Allium Broth
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
2
hours
Servings
2
cups
Total time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large white onions
- 2 leeks
- 1 bunch spring onions (scallions)
- 4-6 garlic cloves
- 4 small shallots
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large pan. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, and continue cooking for 2 hours until all the allium vegetables have softened, become totally transparent and are almost reduced to a pulp.
- Strain the broth through a sieve (strainer), pushing through the finer vegetables with a wooden spoon. Set aside to cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.