Three Onion Soup

Ingredients for Three Onion Soup

• 4 medium leeks

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 small onion (110g ), thinly sliced

• 2 large shallots (110g ), thinly sliced

• 350ml water

• 1 large boiling potato (170g) such as Yukon Gold

• 240ml nonfat chicken broth

• 120ml grated Gruyère (60g)

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

How to make Three Onion Soup

Chop enough white and pale green parts of leeks to measure 475ml . Wash leeks well in a bowl of cold water. Lift from water and drain in a colander. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chopped leeks, onion, and shallots with salt and pepper to taste, stirring frequently, until edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add 120ml water and deglaze skillet, scraping up brown bits. Transfer mixture to a saucepan.

Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potato, broth, and remaining cup water to onions. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender.

Puré;e 1‚ cups soup in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) and stir into remaining soup. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve soup sprinkled with cheese and drizzled with vinegar.

Disclaimer

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