Garlic Broth

5 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a couple of sprigs each thyme and parsley, and a fresh sage leaf
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil.
  2. 2
    Fill a bowl with ice and water.
  3. 3
    Separate the head of garlic into cloves and drop them into the boiling water.
  4. 4
    Blanch for 30 seconds, then transfer to the ice water.
  5. 5
    Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and remove the skins from the garlic cloves.
  6. 6
    Theyll be loose and easy to remove.
  7. 7
    Lightly crush the cloves by pressing on them with the flat side of a chefs knife.
  8. 8
    Place the garlic cloves in a large saucepan with the remaining ingredients and bring to a gentle boil.
  9. 9
    Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  10. 10
    Strain.
  11. 11
    Taste and adjust salt.

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