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Old English Onion Broth

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large onions finely chopped
  • 1 large stick celery finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 40 grams smoked bacon lardons diced
  • 1 litre chicken stock preferably homemade
  • 30 grams oatmeal
  • Salt and black pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan over a medium heat until the butter has almost melted, then and fry the onions, celery, carrot and bacon lardons until onions have softened but not browned.
  • Add the chicken stock, oatmeal, nutmeg and herbs.
  • Bring to the boil and then cover and gently simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the potato and simmer for a another 15 minutes or until the potato is cooked, but still firm.
  • Serve into soup bowls and top with grated cheddar cheese and enjoy with with some crusty bread.