A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs that is tied together or placed inside a small cheesecloth bag, used to flavor soups, stews and broths. The classic combination is parsley, bay leaves and thyme, but some cooks will also include whole peppercorns and sometimes other herbs, depending on the application and the flavors of the dish they are preparing. The herbs are tied or bagged together so that they might easily be lifted out of the prepared dish before serving.

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