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My grandmother always sticks cloves in the onion and there’s a good reason for it

Some kitchen habits seem odd at first—little gestures that make you pause and wonder, *why?* That was exactly how I felt every time I watched my grandmother prepare soup. Without fail, she’d peel a whole onion and quietly press a few cloves into it before dropping it into the pot.

I didn’t get it at first. It looked strange and felt unnecessary. But then I tasted the soup. And in that moment, I understood. That small, almost invisible step transformed everything.

Why It Works So Well

Cloves are powerful. Even a few can fill a room with their spicy, slightly sweet aroma. But when tucked inside an onion, something magical happens: the flavor becomes balanced. The onion tempers the sharpness, and the cloves elevate everything around them.

The result? A broth or soup that tastes like it simmered in a countryside kitchen all afternoon—even if you only had an hour.

How To Try It Yourself

You don’t need fancy equipment or special training. Here’s all you need to do:

  • Take a whole peeled onion (leave it uncut).
  • Gently press in 3 to 6 whole cloves, depending on how intense you want the flavor.
  • Add the onion to your soup, stew, stock, or sauce as it cooks.
  • Let it simmer. Then remove it before serving.

Where Else Can You Use It?

This trick isn’t just for soup. Try it in:

  • Vegetable purées like carrot or butternut squash—for an added layer of warmth.
  • Roasts or meatloaf—tuck the clove-studded onion next to the meat while it cooks.
  • Pan-fried winter vegetables—it helps unify the flavors naturally.
  • Mulled wine—classic and comforting, cloves are always welcome here.

Why I Love It

What I admire most about this little trick is how accessible and effective it is. No exotic spices, no complicated steps—just two pantry staples that quietly elevate your cooking. It’s also a brilliant way to boost flavor without adding salt, sugar, or fat.

So the next time you’re simmering a pot of something cozy, try this old-school method. It might just become your favorite kitchen habit too.

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