Cream of caramelized onion and mushroom soup is a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's made with a base of sautéed onions and mushrooms that are caramelized until they're golden brown and sweet. Then, they're simmered in a creamy broth until they're tender and flavorful. This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as bread, salad, or rice. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for cream of caramelized onion and mushroom soup, as well as some tips for making the perfect bowl of soup.
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CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP
Savory porcini and cremini mushrooms are accompanied by mellow diced Vidalia and yellow onions and shallot in this wintry soup. Before added to the vegetables and beef stock, orzo is toasted in a skillet, giving the pasta a nutty flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place porcini in a bowl. Cover with 2 cups boiling water; let sit until softened, about 20 minutes. Remove from liquid. Finely chop, and set aside. Strain liquid through fine cheesecloth or a coffee filter, discarding grit; set aside.
- Place orzo in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toast, stirring continuously, until light golden, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil; add toasted orzo; cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- Warm olive oil in a stockpot over low heat. Add Vidalia onion, yellow onion, shallot, and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Increase heat to medium; add cremini mushrooms; saute, stirring frequently, until mushrooms have softened and browned, about 8 minutes. Add Madeira; cook 1 minute more. Add reserved porcini, reserved strained liquid, beef stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Add reserved pasta; continue to cook until pasta is heated through, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 877 g
CREAM OF CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP
This soup is very flavourful, easy, and pretty, and a steaming bowl of it, with a slice of toasted sourdough or wholegrain bread, makes for a deeply satisfying meal.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute, stirring every few minutes, until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Add the mushrooms, celery, carrot, garlic and salt, and saute, stirring occasionally, for a further 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, thyme (or herbes de provence) and bay leaf to saucepan. Reduce temperature to a slow boil and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Discard bay leaf.
- (Carefully) blend soup in batches, either in blender, or using immersion blender, until soup is mostly pureed, leaving a bit of texture in the vegetables. Return to saucepan and over a low heat, whisk in half and half, ricotta and swiss cheeses, until cheeses have entirely melted into the soup. (If soup is too thick, thin with a little more hot broth). Season to suit your taste with salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
- Serve in deep bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of minced, fresh parsley.
CREAM OF GARLIC, ONION, AND MUSHROOM SOUP
This is a creamy, rich, dinner party type soup. Yet it's so easy to make and so delicious that I make it often. Don't be put off by the amount of garlic, as it cooks so long it becomes mellow and smooth tasting. I got the original recipe for this from the Epicurious website, but have made several changes and additions.
Provided by Vina7737
Categories Low Protein
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute chopped mushrooms in olive oil over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir as little as possible so that they brown, not steam.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add onions and garlic.
- Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Add the broth, half and half, sherry, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add the bread pieces, stir well, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaf.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until the bread has dissolved and the soup is smooth.
- (You can also do this in batches in a blender or food processor, but use caution to avoid burns.) Add the reserved mushrooms to the pureed soup and heat through.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 937.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 10.9
CARAMELIZED FRENCH ONION SOUP
Carmelized onions give a touch of sweetness to this easy french onion soup, topped with toasted cheese bread. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Sprinkle with sugar and Worcestershire sauce; cook and stir for 13-15 minutes or until onion is caramelized. , Add the broth, wine or water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat until toasted. Turn; sprinkle with cheeses. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Ladle soup into bowls; top with toast.
Nutrition Facts :
CARAMELIZED ONION AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS
Categories Soup/Stew Cheese Mushroom Onion Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Goat Cheese Fall Winter Anniversary Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large pot over high heat. Add onions and thyme; sauté until onions begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until soft, about 12 minutes. Add Cognac and garlic; stir 20 seconds. Stir in onion mixture, then broth and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until onions are very tender, about 45 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Season soup with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)
- Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet. Spread goat cheese on baguette slices, dividing equally. Broil goat cheese croutons until cheese begins to brown in spots, about 30 seconds. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Top with croutons and serve.
CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM BISQUE
Tasty skillet soup made using sweet onions and mushrooms makes a delicious dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions in butter 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and very tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup of the broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in 2 cups broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in oil 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and liquid has evaporated; stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Remove from heat; keep warm.
- In blender, place half of the onion-broth mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Repeat with remaining mixture. Return pureed mixture to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining 1 cup broth and the whipping cream; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in sherry, lemon juice, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 389 mg
FLORENTINE CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP
Also known as "carabaccia", this is a local specialty in Florence, and is hard to find even in cookbooks specializing in Italian soups! The effect should be rich and somewhat sweet (but not too much). Adding roasted garlic would be a good variation.
Provided by Elsie Wollaston
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cut onions in half lengthwise, then slice thinly. Place sliced onions in pot and toss to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and beginning to color, 30 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, uncovered, until onions are amber in color, 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle onions with sugar and a little bit of salt; cook, stirring, until sugar melts and onions are caramel colored, 5 minutes. Pour in wine and broth, and place cinnamon stick in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
- Stir the bread into the soup and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the bread disintegrates, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick. Whisk the soup to incorporate the bread. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 470.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Look for sweet, caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and rich cream.
- Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently: This step takes time, but it's worth it. Slowly caramelizing the onions will develop their sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Use a variety of mushrooms: Different mushrooms have different flavors and textures. Using a mix of mushrooms will give your soup more complexity.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the mushrooms: If you overcrowd the pan, the mushrooms will steam instead of brown. Cook the mushrooms in batches if necessary.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of white wine or sherry for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons: This soup is best enjoyed hot, so serve it immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as chives or thyme, or croutons for a crunchy texture.
Conclusion:
Cream of caramelized onion and mushroom soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a starter, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a special occasion. With its rich, creamy flavor and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.
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