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Iranian Onion Soup
Iranian Onion Soup
2 oz butter
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 oz flour
3 pints water
1 tsp turmeric
juice of 2 limes or lemons
2 tbsps sugar
1 tbsp dried mint
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & pepper
bowl of fresh herbs to garnish:parsley, chives,
mint,basil, coriander
Melt the butter and gently stir fry the onions until they flop and begin to turn golden brown.
Stir the flour into the onions, stirring, and let it bubble away for a few seconds.
Stir in a little of the water to make a smooth cream of the flour then gradually stir in the remaining water.
Bring slowly to the boil. Reduce heat to very low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Stir in the lime or lemon juice and the sugar and simmer for 10 minutes more. Stir in the cinnamon and dried mint and remove from heat.
Mix a little of the hot soup into the eggs, then stir the mixture into the soup.
Serve with some flat bread and a bowl of fresh herbs.