Bouquet garni (literally ‘garnished bunch’) is a French term that often appears in English recipes. It refers to a small bunch of fresh herbs tied together and used to add flavour and aroma to stocks, sauces and soups (such as this Potato & Leek Soup). By tying them together into one neat bundle, they can easily be removed before serving; if peppercorns are included, they can be tied together inside a piece of muslin. While parsley, thyme and bay leaf are most typical, any herbs can be included, such as rosemary, tarragon, chervil and salad burnet.
Makes 1 bouquet garni
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