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Persian Egg and Onion Soup

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Preparation info
  • This should be enough to serve

    6

    hungry peasants.
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Persia in Peckham

By Sally Butcher

Published 2007

  • About

This is very similar to French onion soup – but whereas the French version has a respectable culinary pedigree, this is a staple of peasants in Iran. Many Persians, being inveterate snobs, deny ever having sampled it. This is a shame, as it is quite delectable and very easy to prepare. With the right garnish, it polishes up a treat.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium onions
  • 1–2 dessertspoons ghee (or butter)
  • 1 teaspoon

Method

Slice the onions very finely and then fry them in hot melted ghee or butter. Once they are quite soft and starting to colour, add the turmeric, and the walnuts (the first on the list of optional extras). Cook for a few moments more, then stir in the flour. Add the water, stirring constantly, and continue to heat so that the soup starts to thicken. If you have opted for the fruit or the spinach

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