Yesterday was one of those days where a full day of running around "getting things done" actually resulted in nothing getting done. The result was such a feeling of defeat (especially after the news that the move will NOT go as planned) that I just wanted something super comforting to make and eat for dinner. I've been in the process of transferring my recipes to my new fancy schmancy recipe book (thanks mom!) and I found one of my favorite long lost recipes: Spring Onion Soup. It's the Spring, and I still had yet to initiate my Le Creuset Christmas present, so I figured heck why not!
Spring Onion Soup (makes 6 1-1/2 cu servings)
- 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large sweet vidalia onions, sliced
- 2 cups chopped Spring onions / leeks
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 3-14 oz cans low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 minced scallions/ chives
- 6 slices country whole wheat bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Here's where we start:
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onions galore! |
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this is the hardest part of the entire recipe for me. Onions and my eyes
do NOT get along |
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lots o' leeks |
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sweet onions and stir to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often until soft and starting to brown ; approx 6-8 mins.
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saute-ing onions are one of my fave kitchen smells |
2. Add spring Onions/ leeks, garlic and thyme. cook uncovered, stirring often, until starting to soften, 3-4 mins.
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yum yum |
3. Stir in sherry and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and simmer.
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got to use up the contents of our well-stocked bar since we
cannot take any of it overseas with us. |
Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1-2 mins.
4. Stir in broth and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook until veggies are tender, about 3 mins. Remove from heat and stir in chives/scallions
5. Meanwhile, toast the bread and divide among bowls; top bread with cheese.
Ladle soup over bread and cheese. Serve immediately
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absolutely simple and amazing! |
Instant stress relief, at least for the moment. Here's hoping for a less stressful and much more productive day today. Have a spectacular Tuesday!
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