Ingredients

• 6 cups water, divided
• 2 whole bulbs garlic
• ½ cup sliced fresh turmeric root
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1½ teaspoons vegan chicken bouillon
• ¼ cup finely minced flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ cup sliced fresh oregano, basil, or additional parsley
• Generous amount of cracked black pepper, to taste
• (Optional) 3 oz. thin noodles (about 2 cups if broken)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients
   • Scrub turmeric well but leave the peel on. Slice into thin pieces.
   • Separate garlic cloves but do not peel them. Remove excess outer skin.
2. Cook the Broth
   • In a pot, combine sliced turmeric, unpeeled garlic cloves, and 4 cups of water.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain & Blend
   • Place a strainer over a blender jar and pour the broth through.
   • Remove half of the garlic cloves and set aside to cool.
   • Discard the turmeric and remaining garlic or save for spreading on bread.
   • Once cooled, peel the reserved garlic and add it to the blender with the strained broth.
   • Blend until smooth, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high. Take care with hot liquid.
4. Final Cooking Steps
   • Strain the blended broth back into the pot. Add the remaining 2 cups of water, salt, and bouillon.
   • For noodle soup: Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in minced herbs at the end.
   • Without noodles: Bring broth to a boil, add herbs, stir, and remove from heat.
   • Season with cracked black pepper and adjust salt if needed.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat as needed.
• If using noodles, cook them separately to prevent mushiness.

Notes

• Turmeric Substitute: Use 1–2 tablespoons of turmeric powder if fresh turmeric isn’t available.
• Vegan Bouillon: Homemade or store-bought (e.g., Edward & Sons) both work well.
• Noodle Options:
  • Ancient Harvest gluten-free linguine
  • Jovial Foods brown rice capellini
  • Annie Chun’s whole grain brown rice Pad Thai
  • Lotus Foods brown rice & millet ramen