Spicy bouquet garni for meat soup

1 serving

5 minutes

A spicy bouquet garni for meat soup is the quintessence of French culinary tradition, where aroma and flavor play a key role. Historically, bouquet garni was used by chefs to add finesse and depth to dishes, allowing spices to gradually unfold during cooking. In this version, the addition of chili makes it bolder, enriching the broth with spicy notes. Bay leaf adds noble bitterness, while rosemary brings a fresh pine aroma. Leek serves as a delicate base that holds all components together. This bouquet is perfect for hearty meat soups, giving them richness, layered flavor, and a slight spiciness. It is best used in long simmering to harmoniously blend all aromas and enrich the broth with flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 138.7
• Proteins: 5.9g
• Fats: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 28.4g

Ingredients

• Green part of leek: 1 pc
• Fresh rosemary: 2 sprig
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Bay leaf: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. Cut the green part of the leek about 15 cm long.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green part of leek: 1 piece

2. Put a couple of rosemary sprigs inside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh rosemary: 2 sprigs

3. Crush the garlic with a chef's knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 pieces

4. Insert garlic at the base of the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 pieces

5. Make cuts on the tip of the pepper and place it next to the garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 1 piece

6. Scald the rope with boiling water for sterilization.

7. Wrap the ingredients tightly, adding a bay leaf on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bay leaf: 2 pieces