Caramelised Onion, Potato And Ham Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 4 large onions, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 kg potato, peeled and diced about 3/4 inch
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon emeril's original essence or 1 teaspoon seasoning, of your choice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• pepper
• 1 cup peas
• 1/2 cup cream
• chopped parsley, to finish

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium flame.
• 2 add the onions and cook gently for about 20 minutes or until well softened and golden, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add the sugar and vinegar, stir well and allow to cook for a further 10 minutes.
• 4 add the diced potato, ham, seasoning, stock, thyme and pepper; simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the potato is cooked through.
• 5 add the peas about 10 minutes before the soup is cooked.
• 6 add the cream, serve, and sprinkle with the parsley.