Instructions:

Peel the onion and stud it with whole cloves, pushing them into the surface.
Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Add the clove-studded onion and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
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)

Instructions:

Peel the onion and insert the cloves into its surface.
Boil the onion with water for 15 minutes.
Remove the onion and cloves, then strain the tea into a cup.
Add honey for sweetness, if desired.

This tea is excellent for soothing a sore throat, easing a cough, and boosting immunity during cold and flu season.

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