Persian Style Onion Soup

littlemafia's Note:

I think it comes from Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 large onions , peeled and thinly sliced
• sea salt and black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• ½ teaspoon dried mint
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 700 ml vegetables or 700 ml chicken stock
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 teaspoon caster sugar
• 3 flat leave parsley sprigs , coriander

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil, the onions and some seasoning. Cover and seat for 12-15 minutes until the onions are soft, lifting the lid and stirring occasionally.
2. Add the spices, dried mint and remaining oil, then stir in the flour, cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes.
3. Gradually pour in stock, whisking as you do so to prevent any lumps forming.
4. When it has all been added, drop in the cinnamon stick and simmer over a low heat, partially covered with the lid, for 30-40 minutes.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and sugar, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Discard the cinnamon stick. Ladle the soup into warm bowls and scatter over the herbs to serve.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I do appreciate the ability to purchase so many things through Amazon, & that was where I got my fenugreek seeds for this recipe! I kept this vegetarian as I included some homemade vegetable stock that I usually have onhand! Most definitely enjoyed this one over any other onion soups I've had previously! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed while in the Middle East with ZWT6]

[Diana #2]

*Superb* I've had lots of onion soups before, but they have all had a beef broth base. This is so good with chicken. I also loved the spices, and I'd certainly not thought of adding cinnamon and mint. This is definately a keeper. I did have a problem finding fenugeek though. I found on the internet where you could substitute with mustard seed. I don't understand that, as apparently fenugeek has a bit of a licorice taste, but I went with the mustard seeds anyway. :D Thanks littlemafia for a wonderful taste experience. Made for: Soup is On! ~ Jan 2010 - Diabetic Forum

[Chef Sepah]

great!