Onion Bouquet Garni
Transform your soups, stews, and broths with the classic aroma and rich depth of flavor brought by this easy-to-make Onion Bouquet Garni. Crafted by hollowing out a large yellow onion and stuffing it with fresh parsley, thyme, a bay leaf, and whole peppercorns, this aromatic bundle is then secured with kitchen twine to create a neat, flavor-packed package. As it simmers, the onion gently releases its natural sweetness while the herbs infuse your dish with their earthy essence, making this technique a must-try for flavorful, slow-cooked recipes. Perfect for home cooks looking to elevate their culinary repertoire, this Onion Bouquet Garni is simple to prepare and a game-changer for enhancing savory dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole large yellow onion
- 5 sprigs fresh parsley
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 5 pieces whole black peppercorns
- 1 length (approximately 18 inches) kitchen twine
Instructions
Peel the onion, carefully removing the papery outer layers without damaging the onion itself.
Cut the onion in half vertically, ensuring you leave the root end intact to help hold it together.
Using a small spoon or paring knife, hollow out the center of one half of the onion to create a small cavity for the herbs. Reserve the removed onion pieces for another use.
Place the parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and black peppercorns inside the onion cavity.
Place the other half of the onion on top, aligning it with the bottom half to enclose the herbs completely.
Use kitchen twine to tie the onion halves back together securely. Wrap the twine multiple times around the onion in both directions and tie it off tightly to ensure the bundle stays intact during cooking.
Add the onion bouquet garni to your soup, stew, or broth during cooking. Remove and discard it before serving, as it is intended to infuse flavor rather than be eaten.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
66 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
