Estonian onion soup

4 servings

30 minutes

Estonian onion soup is a simple and heartwarming dish that reflects Estonia's culinary traditions. Its history roots in rural cuisine, where accessible and hearty ingredients created tasty and nutritious meals. Gently stewed onions give the soup a sweet depth of flavor, while potatoes make it thick and rich. This soup perfectly warms on cold days and pairs well with rye bread. A light aroma of greens adds freshness, while spices reveal its flavor nuances. It serves as a standalone dish or part of a meal, providing comfort and enjoyment to everyone who tries it.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 270.4
• Proteins: 6.2g
• Fats: 7.9g
• Carbohydrates: 49.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 4 pc
• Onion: 10 head
• Water: 3 l
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Green: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml

Cooking steps

1. Fry a large amount of onions in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 10 heads
   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

2. Boil water, chop the potatoes, and cook them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 3 l
   • Potato: 4 pieces

3. Add fried onions to the pot with potatoes, season with salt and pepper, add herbs, and cook until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 10 heads
   • Potato: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Green:  to taste