"Emergency" Broth

Many times a recipe calls for broth or bouillon, but I don't have it on hand.  Here's what I do in a pinch:

Ingredients:

2-3 T margarine or butter (Variations of oils/fats are fine, depending on what you'll be preparing)
1 onion, chopped
1-3 cloves of garlic (I love a lot of garlic)
1 1/2 c. water
salt and seasonings as desired

Directions:

Melt butter in a medium saucepan.  Add onion and garlic.  Saute until onion is translucent.   Add water and bring to boil.  Add salt and seasonings as desired or as needed for whatever recipe you are using this for.