Not for the fainthearted or for those who struggle with high sulfer in foods or FODMAPS, a type of carbohydrate that can aggravate the digestive system, this garlic and onion soup can protect against colds and virus’s and may reduce the severity of symptoms if you start to feel unwell.
YOU WILL NEED
- 4 small white onions
- 2 heads of garlic (approximately 24 cloves)
- Generous bunch of fresh thyme
- 2 tbs Coconut oil
- 2 Ltr Chicken or vegetable stock
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
- Heat the oil in a baking tray and chop the onions, skin on, into halves
- Add the onions and garlic to the tray and roast in the oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes until soft
- Prepare the stock in a saucepan and add roughly half the thyme
- When the onions are ready, remove the skins, chop into rough pieces and add to the stock
- Squeeze the pulp from the garlic and add to the stock
- Simmer for 20 minutes
- Remove 1/4 of the liquid from the saucepan and set aside
- Transfer the remaining liquid, including the onions and garlic, to a blender and blend until smooth
- Transfer back into the saucepan and add the 1/4 liquid you set aside
- Add the remaining thyme and simmer for a few minutes before serving
WARNING: may cause a windy bottom and garlicky breath. If you were skeptical about the need for social distancing or isolation this may help you win you round!