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Stuffy nose and scratchy throat? This weirdly satisfying sweet broth will fix you right away!

Before you scrunch up your nose, this quick fix tastes way better than it sounds and might just rescue you from a week of sniffles

Published on: Jun 27, 2025, 18:10:21 IST
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It's a sweet red onion broth.

This sweet onion broth promises to save you from your monsoon sniffles (Photos: Alermi, Beautiful Food Stories)
This sweet onion broth promises to save you from your monsoon sniffles (Photos: Alermi, Beautiful Food Stories)

There we've said it. Now before you tap out, know that this concoction, suggested by The Balanced Nutrition's certified health and nutrition coach Melissa Riley, clears throat mucus, cleanses the lungs, boosts immunity, relieves flu and colds and also helps detoxify the body. Boiled onion juice with olive oil and honey may not sound like a winner for the taste buds, but the comments section is proof how the satisfying taste is in no way a reflection of the odd ball ingredients.

Additionally, as per a Healthline report, onions are a great option when it comes to improved heart health, better blood sugar regulation, and increased bone density. Another report from the same portal pegs honey's benefits as ranging from being nutrient and antioxidant dense in addition to having antibacterial properties. Olive oil in the same breath, as per Healthline, is a great option for anti-inflammatory purposes. All of this to say, if you get past the ick of what a sweet onion broth sounds like, this might just be a glass of liquid gold — so here's the recipe below, especially if the fluctuating weather has left you with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat.

Sweet red onion broth

Ingredients: Red onion - 1/2, filtered water - a cup or two, honey (preferably raw and unfiltered) - 1tbsp, extra virgin olive oil (preferably organic and cold pressed) - 1tbsp

(recipe from The Balance Routine)

So will you be boiling up this spicy, sweet fix to fight your monsoon sniffles?

 
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Aalokitaa Basu

Fashion, food and cinema - as a journalist at HT City, these drive Aalokitaa Basu to bring you fresh and fun perspectives on all things unique and trending. Sometimes the tiniest details spin the most exciting stories and you can always count on her to deliver pieces striking a perfect balance between the insightful and the frothy. Happy reading!

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