Azara

Warm the oil or butter in a soup pot over medium heat.

Cook the onion, celery or carrot, and garlic until softened and fragrant.

Add the main ingredient, stock, bay leaf or herbs, and a pinch of salt.

Simmer gently until the main ingredient is cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and finish with herbs or lemon before serving.