Garlic Broth

Name: Garlic Broth
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H30M0.000S
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 3 small heads garlic, smashed and peeled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 9 cups water; Kosher salt to taste, optional; Freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional

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Total: 1 hr 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min

Yield: 8 cups

This can be substituted for meat or poultry stock as a vegetarian soup base.

Total: 1 hr 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min

Yield: 8 cups

Ingredients

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3 small heads garlic, smashed and peeled

1 tablespoon olive oil

9 cups water

Kosher salt to taste, optional

Freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional

Directions

Cut the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and, if necessary, remove the green germ growing through the center. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Stir in the garlic cloves and cook, stirring often, until the outside of the garlic is translucent and cloves are soft, about 20 minutes. Don't let the garlic brown. Pour in water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The garlic will be very tender. To eat the broth on its own, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add vegetables as desired. If using as a soup stock in other recipes, omit the salt and pepper.