Carabaccio: Florentine Onion Soup

Name: Carabaccio: Florentine Onion Soup
Cook time: about 2 hours, plus soaking time for the peas
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (120 g) dried split peas 2 pounds (1 kg) red onions 1 carrot 1 stalk celery 1/2 cup (240 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; plus more as needed 1 1/2 quarts (1 1/2 L) homemade chicken broth; or best-quality commercial chicken broth 1 fresh bay leaf 4 slices hearty country bread; plus more for serving Freshly grated Pecorino Toscano or Pecorino Romano cheese

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Domenica Marchetti | Fri, 02/25/2022 - 09:07

Difficulty Level

Low

Cooking Time

about 2 hours, plus soaking time for the peas

Cost

Low

Onion soup is mostly associated with French cooking, but there are many versions throughout Italy. This one, from Florence, is unique in that it contains not just onions — the star ingredient — but also split peas. This touch makes the soup extra hearty, just the remedy for chilly February days and nights.

Red onions are what you want for this soup; their sharpness mellows as they cook, slowly, over low heat, but they retain their rich flavor. This recipe is slightly

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