Here is an example recipe, not mine, but to show others what i am discussing. How can you replicate this taste without all those ingredients?

Lou's chicken in the pot

Total time: 4 hours

Servings: 8 to 10

Note: From Lou Amdur at Lou

1 pig's foot, split lengthwise

7 small yellow onions, halved and peeled

3 pounds meaty beef short ribs

3 pounds beef brisket, fat on

Bouquet garni of 3 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs thyme and 2 bay leaves with 12 peppercorns and 1 clove

Kosher salt

6 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)

6 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

3 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

6 leeks white part only, halved and cut into 3-inch pieces

1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes

1 small cabbage, cut into quarters

Fleur de sel