Cloves and Onion: A Timeless Tradition with Modern Benefits

• 1 large onion
• 6–8 whole cloves
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel the onion and stud it with whole cloves, pushing them into the surface.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the clove-studded onion and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the onion, season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Recipe 2: Clove-Onion Herbal Tea

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

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