Description:

A bag of herbs and spices is for seasoning stew or soup.

Source:

Lorraine

Serves/Makes:1 bouquet garni

Ingredients

• 1 tsp (5 ml) dried parsley
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) dried thyme
• 1-1/4 tsp (6 ml) dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sage
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried savory
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) crumbled dry bay leaf
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) celery seed
• 5 peppercorns

Preparation

• Crush together the herbs and spices. Pace into a small bag made from several layers of cheesecloth.
• Tightly tie the bag shut with string.
• Add the garni while simmering the ingredients for any soup.
• Take out before serving and discard.

Comments

Cook's Note: In bouquet garni, the amount of any ingredient can be decreased or increased as desired according to personal tastes.