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For Colds, Flu, Respiratory Infections, Or For Prevention During The Winter Months

 

4 large white or yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 whole heads of garlic

2 tsp thyme

4 Tbsp olive oil

6 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 bay leaf

2 Tbsp honey

4 Tbsp each fresh basil and parsley

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

sea salt, fresh ground pepper to taste

 

Saute the onions, garlic and thyme in olive oil until golden brown. This step sweetens and mellows the intensity of the garlic and onions. To peel the garlic cloves, smash the

individual cloves with the flat side of a che’s knife, then slip out of skins. Add the garlic and onions to a soup kettle (or slow cooker) to cook with the vegetable broth, white wine and bay leaf. Slowly cook for 2 or 3 hours (or overnight if using a slow cooker). Strain liquid, and then add honey, fresh basil and parsley, sea salt, fresh ground pepper and cayenne. Sip on this hot soup throughout the day, or have for launch or dinner as a first course.

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