St Patrick's Day Soup With Shamrock Croutons

"This Irish-style potato and onion soup comes served with cute little cheesy shamrock croutons made out of bread. Use a shamrock shaped cutter if you can, otherwise, make the croutpns, shamrock shaped with a knife, using a cardboard stencil if you wish."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and potato and cook gently, covered for about 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt, pepper and broth and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer uncovered for about 5 mins until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the spinach or sorrel leaves and cook for 5 mins more.
  • Liquidize the soup until smooth.
  • For the croutons: Cut shapes from the bread using a knife or a shamrock cutter and brush lightly with olive oil or butter.
  • Broil on one side then turn over and sprinkle with the grated cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
  • Place on top of the hot soup.

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I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
 
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