Dr. Rupy’s Sipping Broth

Serves 4-6 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes

According to Dr. Rupy of The Doctor’s Kitchen this broth has a rich collection of plant chemicals known for their anti-microbial properties, such as garlic, onion, ginger and cinnamon. Great for colds and simple to put together and intensely warming.

Ingredients

2 red onion
peeled and halved
1 ¾ oz ginger
roughly chopped
1 green chilli
halved lengthways
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 cardamom pods
bruised
1 tsp black peppercorns
4 clove
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 cinnamon stick
8 garlic cloves

Chef Tips

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan with 1.5 litres water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and strain the broth into a clean saucepan.

Season the broth to taste with salt. Ladle into mugs and sip hot, chilled or at room temperature throughout the day.