Best Garlic Broth Recipes

STEAMED CLAMS IN GARLIC SAFFRON BROTH

Steps:

• Crumble saffron into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside to steep.
• Heat olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine, and stir to loosen any bits from pan. Add reserved saffron broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add clams, chopped tomato, and half the chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Cover, and let steam until clams are opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and pepper, and serve immediately.

POTATO GRATIN WITH CHICKEN BROTH, GARLIC AND THYME

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• With motor running, drop garlic through the feeder tube of a food processor to mince. Scrape down sides of bowl. With motor running, add oil through feeder tube; continue to process. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in thyme and set aside. Switch to the slicing blade and slice the potatoes (or thinly slice them with a knife).
• Brush a little of the garlic oil over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch (or similar size) baking dish. Make 4 layers in this order: potatoes, a generous brushing of the oil, a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Slowly add broth at one corner to avoid washing off garlic and herbs.
• Bake until most of the broth has been absorbed, about 45 minutes. To brown, move pan to middle rack and broil until spotty brown, about 5 minutes.
• Let rest so potatoes continue to absorb liquid, about 10 minutes. May be made ahead, held at room temperature while roast cooks, then reheated.

STEAMED CLAMS IN A BEER, LEMON AND GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Clean clams by sprinkling with corn meal, covering with cold (iced) water, and letting sit for 1-1 1/2 hours. Drain, scrub, and rinse before cooking.
• Combine all ingredients, except clams, in a large pot.
• Bring to slow boil over medium heat.
• Add clams, turn up heat to medium-high, and cover.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes, until shells are wide open.
• Discard any clams that do not open with the others, this means they are bad.
• Serve with broth (either poured over clams in a large bowl or for dipping in smaller bow(s). (strain through cheesecloth, if desired, to remove any remaining grit.).

ROSEMARY-ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS, NEW POTATOES, GARLIC PAN BROTH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 500º . Place a heavy cast-iron Dutch oven with lid inside while pre-heating. 2. Toss potatoes, onions, and garlic with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper. 3. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. 4. When Dutch oven is very hot, place potato mixture in Dutch oven. Place half the rosemary sprigs on top, then chicken breasts, then remaining rosemary sprigs. 5. Close lid and cook for 45 minutes without opening. Gently shake Dutch oven occasionally to move potatoes around. 6. When done, remove chicken and potatoes to a platter. Place Dutch oven with onions and garlic on a burner. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, and simmer until reduce by ½ to 2/3. 7. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and serve with potatoes and chicken. A crispy, simple salad of iceberg lettuce and mild blue cheese goes nicely with this dish.

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Spread vegetables and garlic on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Peel garlic and place in medium saucepan. Add broth and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
• Combine roasted vegetables, garlic-broth mixture, cheese, basil and pasta in large pot. Toss over low heat until sauce coats pasta but remains slightly soup-like. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Separate the head of garlic into cloves and drop them into the boiling water. Blanch for 30 seconds, then transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and remove the skins from the garlic cloves. They'll be loose and easy to remove. Lightly crush the cloves by pressing on them with the flat side of a chef's knife.
• Place the garlic cloves in a large saucepan with the remaining ingredients and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Strain. Taste and adjust salt.

GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Slice 1 head of garlic in half crosswise; set aside. Separate cloves from remaining head, peel, and crush lightly. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add crushed garlic cloves and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and softened, 8-10 minutes. Add 2 quarts water, increase heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil. Add herbs and reserved halved head of garlic. Reduce heat so broth is at an active simmer and cook until garlic is very tender and broth is reduced by nearly half, 30-40 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Strain broth through a mesh sieve into a large bowl (or, pass a wide slotted spoon through it a few times to fish out garlic and herbs).
• Divide broth among bowls. Sip it as is, or you can add cooked noodles, drizzle in some whisked eggs to make stracciatella, or rub toast with raw garlic and drizzle with oil and float on top.
• Do Ahead
• Broth can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

CLAMS WITH SPICY TOMATO BROTH AND GARLIC MAYO

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Finely grate zest from lemon half into a small bowl, then squeeze in juice. Finely grate whole garlic clove into bowl and mix in mayonnaise. Season garlic mayo with salt and set aside.
• Place a large cast-iron skillet on grill and heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet. Add sliced garlic, shallots, and chile and cook, stirring often, until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until paste darkens slightly, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until it is almost reduced by half and no longer smells boozy, about 3 minutes.
• Add clams and butter to skillet and cover (if you don't have a lid that fits, use a sheet of foil). Cook until clams have opened, 6-10 minutes, depending on size of clams and heat level. Remove skillet from grill; discard any clams that don't open. Sprinkle with chives.
• Meanwhile, drizzle bread with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil and season lightly with salt. Grill until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
• Serve clams with toasted bread and reserved garlic mayo.

GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Cut the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and, if necessary, remove the green germ growing through the center. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Stir in the garlic cloves and cook, stirring often, until the outside of the garlic is translucent and cloves are soft, about 20 minutes. Don't let the garlic brown. Pour in water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The garlic will be very tender. To eat the broth on its own, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add vegetables as desired. If using as a soup stock in other recipes, omit the salt and pepper.

GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Cut the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and, if necessary, remove the green germ growing through the center.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Stir in the garlic cloves and cook, stirring often, until the outside of the garlic is translucent and cloves are soft, about 20 minutes. Don't let the garlic brown.
• Pour in 9 cups (2.25 liters) water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The garlic will be very tender. To eat the broth on its own, season with salt and pepper to taste; or use as a stock.

HERB AND GARLIC BROTH-AIGO BOUIDO

Steps:

• Separate the garlic cloves by pressing down on the heads. Remove most of the papery skins, then smash the cloves with the flat side of a knife to open them up.
• Heat the oil in a soup pot, add the tomato paste, and fry over medium heat for about 1 mintue.
• Add the garlic, remaining ingredients, and 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the garlic cloves are soft, about 45 minutes. Strain. Press the garlic throught the strainer with the back of a spoon into the broth or press it into a dish and use for another purpose. The broth can also be frozen in ice cube trays(or 1 cup containers) and added to vegetables or soups, etc. for extra flavor.
• To make this as a soup, place one to two slices of toasted bread in each bowl and ladle the broth over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

BEANS AND GARLIC TOAST IN BROTH

Steps:

• If you remember, soak the beans in cold water overnight, or for 10 to 12 hours. Rinse beans, and place in a large heavy-bottomed pot with onion, garlic, Parmesan rinds, olive oil and salt. Cover beans with water, so the water level is a couple of inches above the beans, and bring to a boil, then turn heat down so it's simmering gently. Put a lid on the pot, and cook until beans are tender, adding more water as needed to keep the beans submerged. This could take 1 to 2 hours or more, depending on the beans and whether or not you soaked them. (If you're using an electric pressure cooker: Add 5 cups water, set the machine to high pressure and cook for 25 minutes, then allow the machine to slowly depressurize on its own.)
• Use a spoon to fish out the onion, garlic and cheese rinds; discard. Taste a couple of beans along with the broth. It should be opaque and slightly creamy; adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.
• Brush both sides of each piece of bread with olive oil, and place on a foil-lined sheet pan. Run the pan under the broiler for 2 minutes, so the bread is crisp at the edges and nicely toasted, then flip bread and repeat. While the bread is still hot, rub a garlic clove along one side of each piece, as if you were grating the garlic on the bread, pushing just firmly enough for the clove to fray and dissolve slightly into the bread.
• To assemble, place a piece of bread at the bottom of four wide, shallow bowls and ladle hot beans and broth on top. Wait a few seconds for the bread to absorb some broth, then ladle a little extra on each one, so it's swimming. Garnish the bowls generously: Drizzle olive oil all over the beans, sprinkle with herbs and flaky sea salt, cover with finely grated Parmesan and grind a little black pepper on top.

GARLIC BROTH WITH BASMATI RICE, TURKEY AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine water, garlic, salt, bay leaf and thyme in a soup pot or saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. If you want a stronger flavor, simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, remove garlic, bay leaf and thyme sprigs from broth. Bring back to a simmer and add rice and winter squash if using (but not the zucchini). Cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until rice and squash are tender.
• If using zucchini, add when rice is tender and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, until soft but still bright. Stir in parsley and turkey and heat through. Taste, salt and pepper if desired, and serve.

GREEN GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add green garlic shoots and leeks. Simmer 5 minutes. Check seasoning and adjust. (Soup may be made in advance up to this point, then reheated.) Just before serving, stir in scallions.
• Ladle into soup bowls, add baguette slice if using, and sprinkle generously with chives.

PORK CHOPS AND CLAMS IN GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper, and set aside on a plate for 10 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven or a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pork chops, and cook, flipping once, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer pork chops to a plate, and cover with parchment paper and then foil to keep warm.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pot over medium-high heat. Stir in tomatoes, onion, garlic, a pinch of salt, the bay leaves, paprika, and red-pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes and onion have softened, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Add wine, and raise heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Stir in stock. Return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, and add clams to pot. Cover, and cook until clams open, 3 to 5 minutes (discard any that have not opened after 5 minutes). Discard bay leaves.
• Return pork chops to pot. Turn to coat with sauce, and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer pork chops and clams to a deep platter, and pour broth over top. Serve immediately.

ROASTED GARLIC FONDUE BROTH

Steps:

• Put the rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven at 400°F.
• Cut the superior part of each garlic head. Put individually on a sheet of foil paper and oil with 1 tablespoon of oil. Close the foil paper on them. Cook in oven about 50 minutes or until garlic is tender and caramelized. Squeeze the cooked garlic head to let come out a garlic puree. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, brown the onion in remaining oil. Deglaze with the wine and let reduce by half. Add chicken stock and garlic puree. Bring to boil and let simmer about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

CLAMS IN WINE, GARLIC AND HERB BROTH

Steps:

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CLAMS IN SPINACH AND GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Place chicken stock in 4-quart saucepan. Add 3 cups spinach, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Use slotted spoon to transfer spinach to blender, with 1/2 cup hot chicken stock. Puree.
• Place wine in 4-quart saucepan, add clams, cover and cook over medium heat until clams open, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain clams, and strain liquid into chicken stock. Set clams aside.
• Add parsley, watercress, basil, chives and remaining spinach to blender. Puree. Add garlic and shallots. Puree. Add butter. Puree, and pour mixture into chicken stock. Add lemon juice, Pernod and cream. Season to taste with pepper.
• Add clams to broth, reheat and serve.

PAN ROASTED SNAPPER IN WHITE BEAN AND CHICKPEA BROTH WITH ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Roasted Garlic Aioli:
• Puree the garlic in a food processor. Add the mayonnaise and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• White Bean & Chickpea Broth:
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and saute the garlic until lightly toasted. Add the wine and cook until dry. Add the stock and 1 cup of the chickpeas, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and puree in a food processor. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Add the remaining chickpeas, the white beans, and thyme and cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Snapper:
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof saute pan until almost smoking. Season the fillets with salt and pepper to taste, place them skin-side down in the pan and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Turn the fillets over and place the pan in the oven and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Ladle broth into large, shallow bowls. Place a few tablespoons of sauteed spinach in the center and place the fillets on top and garnish with thyme sprigs and serve aoili on side.

DR. WEIL'S GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• Instructions: 1. To the vegetable stock, add the olive oil, bay leaf, garlic, thyme and sage. 2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste. 3. Strain. Good as is, or use as a base for soups. Nutritional Information: Per serving: 110 calories 6 g total fat (1 g sat) 11 g carbohydrate 5 g protein 0 g fiber 150 mg sodium - Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.