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Mediterranean Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups thinly sliced sweet yellow onions
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 28 ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
- 2 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1/2 cup orzo (rosamaria)
- Croutons
- Grated Swiss or Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, cook onions, sugar, salt, and pepper in olive oil over medium heat for about 25 minutes or until onions are tender and caramel colored, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, garlic, and bay leaves. Bring to boiling. Add the orzo; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender; stir occasionally. Remove bay leaves.
3. Ladle soup into warm bowls. Top with croutons and Swiss or Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
My friend made this for a ski tournament and it smelled so good, that I had to try it. I don't particularly like onions, but being made with sweet ones, it was awesome. I will definately make this soup. My whole family enjoyed it!!
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