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How to make Greek monk onion soup (monarcho soupa)

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mj_toronto8

mj_toronto8

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This is the soup of the monks!! I love it and you probably will too

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Greek olive oil
3 large onions, cut into quarters and sliced thin
4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 slices whole grain bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces – use gluten free bread if following a gluten free diet
4 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley, to garnish

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mj_toronto8 said:
This is the soup of the monks!! I love it and you probably will too

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Greek olive oil
3 large onions, cut into quarters and sliced thin
4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 slices whole grain bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces – use gluten free bread if following a gluten free diet
4 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley, to garnish

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This sounds so tasty! Kind of reminds me of French Onion Soup!!
 
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