Allium Bisque
A nice, slow-cooking soup for lovers of onions and their relatives.
Heat
1 tbsp. olive oil
I tbsp. margarine
in medium-large pot.
Add
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium leeks [or scallions], sliced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
Cook slowly until lightly browned.
Add
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. marjoram
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer all day, or all night.