Potato Onion Soup

Name: Potato Onion Soup
Ingredients: 4 onions, peeled and chopped; 1 lb potato, peeled and cut into even-sized pieces; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons pure vegetable margarine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; grated nutmeg

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 onions, peeled and chopped
1 lb potato, peeled and cut into even-sized pieces
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons pure vegetable margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
grated nutmeg

Directions

1

Put a quarter of the onions into a large saucepan with the potatoes and 4 cups of water.
2

Bring to a boil, then cover and let cook until the potatoes are completely tender.
3

Meanwhile melt the butter or margarine and oil in another saucepan, put in the remaining onions, cover, and cook gently for about 15 minutes, or until they are very soft.
4

Puree the potato mixture in a blender or food processor, then return it to the saucepan.
5

Add the onions to the saucepan, together with their buttery juices.
6

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, reheat gently, and serve.