Badische Zwiebelsuppe (Onion Soup)
Ingredients
- 1-1/8 lbs onion
- 2 tbsp margarine
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4-1/4 cups hot water
- 2 bouillon cubes
- 1 piece of zwieback
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- dash of salt
- pepper to taste
- chives or parsley optional
Instructions
- Peel and halve the onions, cut them into delicate rings. Melt 1 tbsp. margarine in a big pot, add the onion rings and cook. Once the onions are translucent, add flour. Stir for approximately 1 minute until thickened. Bit by bit add the hot water to the pot. Allow the mixture to cook for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime cube the piece of toast. Melt the remaining tablespoon of margarine in a skillet. Add the cubed toast and roast until golden-brown.
- In a small bowl combine the egg yolk and heavy whipping cream. Take the pot from the stove and add this mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup in bowls, adding the bread cubes to each bowl. Sprinkle chives or parsley, if desired.
