Instead of cooking chicken broth again ... One home remedy for winter woes is garlic. In this soup recipe, I use up to 40 cloves. However, there's no need to worry about it being too sharp.

This chicken is smoky, rich and gently garlicky ... garam masala and tomato purée to a food processor or blender. Drain the garlic cloves into a colander, reserving the liquid in a bowl.

Add the whole garlic cloves and shallots to the casserole, nestling around the chicken. Pour over the vermouth and chicken stock. Cover the casserole with a tight-fitting lid and bring the liquid ...

Make the soup: Pull chicken meat off bones and tear it into 1-inch pieces. Keep carcass and meat separate. Set both aside. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour. Continue ...