Viral Onion Boil Healing Broth (Printable version)

A flavorful onion broth with garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon for a light, comforting dish.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 large yellow onions, peeled and quartered

02 - 3 garlic cloves, smashed

03 - 1 celery stalk, chopped

04 - 1 medium carrot, sliced

05 - 6 cups water

06 - 1 bay leaf

07 - 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

09 - 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

11 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

01 - Place onions, garlic, celery, carrot, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme, and salt into a large pot.

02 - Pour in the water and heat over medium-high until boiling gently.

03 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes until onions are very tender and broth is fragrant.

04 - Remove from heat and strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container, discarding solids.

05 - Taste the broth and add more salt if needed. Stir in lemon juice if desired.

06 - Ladle the hot broth into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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This broth is like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for cozying up on chilly days
Its simplicity means you don't need fancy ingredients to taste something deeply satisfying

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Roasting the onions before boiling deepens the flavor dramatically and adds a subtle sweetness you won't believe
Adding chili flakes or fresh ginger can give the broth a new dimension of warmth and spice that changes the whole experience

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Slow simmering is key—rushing this step results in a less balanced broth
The optional lemon juice at the end really lifts the flavors and makes all the difference