Onion Pasta Soup

          Everyone is aware of the French Onion Soup. But here I gave a twist to the original recipe by adding some coriander roots and oats to give some thickness to the soup. Some healthy whole wheat pasta also was thrown in. 

          This not only makes a wholesome meal but a satisfying one at the same time. Light on the stomach, this delicious one-pot delicacy can be relished anytime of the day with some croutons or bread sticks. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 3 onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta, boiled al dente
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. butter
• 2 bay leaves
• 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1-2 fresh chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp. oats
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. pepper powder
• few coriander stalks
• 2 1/2 cup stock
• coriander leaves & chili flakes and a sprig of rosemary to garnish (opt)

           Heat butter and oil in a pan. Add the bay leaves and garlic. Sauté till the garlic changes colour. Add the onion and chilies. Continue to fry on low flame till light brown.

          Now add the oats, salt, pepper powder and the coriander stalk. Give it a mix and switch off the flame. 

          Add the stock and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. When done, discard the bay leaves and blend it into a puree. Serve, garnished with boiled pasta, coriander leaves, chili flakes and rosemary.

                       Heat butter & oil. Add bay leaves & garlic. Sauté for a few seconds.

                                Add onion & fresh chilies. Sauté till light brown.

                             Add salt, oats, pepper powder & coriander stalks followed by..........

                          .......stock. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. When cool, discard bay 
                          leaves & blend it into a smooth puree. 

                                  Meanwhile boil pasta till al dente. 

                    Serve, garnished with the pasta, coriander leaves, chili flakes & rosemary.