Caramelized Onion and Parmesan Cheese Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
1/3 cup peeled garlic cloves , (about 12-14)
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 turns fresh black pepper
2 quarts chicken stock
1 tablespoon each of fresh chopped basil and coriander
2 cups diced day old bread
1/2 cup heavy cream (malai)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Method

1. In a soup pot, heat the olive oil.
2. When the oil is hot, add onions, garlic cloves, and bay leaves.
3. Season with salt & pepper.
4. Saute the onion mixture until the onions are caramalized, about 7 minutes.
5. Stir the stock, minced garlic, basil and thyme.
6. Bring the liquid upto a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes.
7. Turn the heat up and wisk in the bread and cream.
8. Continue whisking until the bread has dissolved into soup for about 10 minutes.
9. With a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth.
10. Whisk in the Parmigiano - Reggiano cheese and parsley.
11. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy it !!!!!

Yield : 6 servings