Meanwhile, remove the peel off one white onion and quarter the onion, place in a bowl. Wash the jalapeno peppers well, drain, and place in the bowl with the onion.
From a large bulb of garlic, break up 8 cloves. You can cook the garlic in their husks, and it will eventually fall off, so no need to peel
them. Place them in the bowl.
Take all of the vegetables in the bowl and carefully pour
them into the stockpot. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat until
the water is just at a simmer.