Soup for a broke Venetian Doge, aka breadcrumb soup

Prep
10m
Cook
40m
serves
6
Soup for a broke Venetian Doge, aka breadcrumb soup
Soup for a broke Venetian Doge, aka breadcrumb soup
Soup for a broke Venetian Doge, aka breadcrumb soup
Matt Preston proves that frugal food can be fantastic with this cheap but fulfilling soup.

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 cup (100g) finely diced bone marrow (order from butchers)
  • 400g sourdough, torn into pieces
  • 200g unsalted butter
  • 2L (8 cups) beef stock
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 150g mushrooms (we used Swiss brown), halved
  • 1/4 bunch thyme sprigs
  • 1/4 cup (35g) hazelnuts, toasted, roughly chopped

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Place bone marrow in a bowl, cover with water and set aside overnight to remove any redness. Strain through a sieve, discarding liquid.
  • 2.
    Place bread in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped. Transfer to a large, dry, deep frypan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
  • 3.
    Clean pan and return to heat. Add 150g butter and cook until melted. Add bone marrow and cook, stirring constantly, until melted into butter.
  • 4.
    Reduce heat to low. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until butter is absorbed. Add 1 cup (250ml) stock and cook, stirring, until stock is absorbed. Repeat, adding 1 cup at a time, until all stock is absorbed (this should take about 25 minutes).
  • 5.
    Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly, then add mustard and orange juice. Working in batches, transfer to a blender and whiz until smooth.
  • 6.
    Meanwhile, place oil and remaining 50g butter in a frypan over medium heat. Add mushroom and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
  • 7.
    To make the orange salt, combine orange zest and 1 tbs salt flakes in a bowl.
  • 8.
    Divide soup between bowls. Season with pepper and serve topped with mushroom mixture, hazelnuts and a sprinkle of orange salt.
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