Herb Broth

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
• 2 slices lemon zest (about 2-inches long)
• 1/2 lb onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 small dried chili (or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
• 10 black peppercorns
• 1 clove (whole)
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• salt, to taste