Persian Style Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Persian Style Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 5 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced; sea salt and black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1/2 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

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
sea salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 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

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.

568

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 5 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced, sea salt and black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Persian Style Onion Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Persian Style Onion Soup

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