Tender whole onions simmered

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 8 small yellow onions, peeled

02 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed

→ Broth & Seasonings

03 - 4 cups vegetable broth

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

05 - 1 bay leaf

06 - 1 sprig fresh thyme

07 - 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjusted to taste

→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

11 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives, snipped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add smashed garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.

02 - Add peeled onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally to coat evenly in butter.

03 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot. Add bay leaf, thyme sprig, black peppercorns, smoked paprika, and salt.

04 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until onions are easily pierced with a knife.

05 - Remove bay leaf and thyme sprig from pot. Taste broth and adjust salt as needed.

06 - Ladle whole onions and broth into bowls. Top with fresh parsley and chives. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

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Onions transform into something almost creamy and luxurious when treated with this much care and time.
It's hypnotic to eat—there's a reason ASMR culture has embraced this kind of patient, textural cooking.
Minimal effort, maximum comfort; your kitchen smells incredible and you've barely broken a sweat.

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Don't peel the onions too far in advance or they'll oxidize and turn brown; aim for within an hour of cooking.
The magic happens at a true simmer, not a aggressive boil—if your broth is bubbling hard, your onions will fall apart and the flavors won't develop as fully.

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