Are you craving a warm and comforting bowl of onion soup but don't want to break the bank? With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious onion soup for two that won't strain your budget. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party starter, this budget-friendly recipe has you covered.
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ONION SOUP FOR TWO ON A BUDGET
While paying for college and still trying to eat, I came up with this recipe. It's an extremely cheap way to a tasty soup if you use the on a budget hints.
Provided by webmonkey
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h14m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; add onion, cook and stir until clear and soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and parsley to the onions; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Cut rolls in half and broil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Ladle soup into two mugs, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve rolls on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1270.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CLASSIC ONION SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in dry sherry or cognac.
- Rub garlic clove on each piece sliced bread and toast on a baking sheet until both sides are golden.
- Place bread in a casserole or in 6 individual ovenproof, bowls and ladle onion soup over top. Top with a mixture of Gruyere and Parmesan and place casserole or individual bowls under the broiler and to melt cheese and slightly brown top.
EASY ONION SOUP
A simple, tasty and filling onion soup made with very few ingrediants.
Provided by kibbledonion
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Turn hob on and place butter in frying pan or wok on the lit ring. Peel and shred onion and then add to the pan.
- Continually move onions around until soft and golden brown. When onions have gone soft and brown, add crushed garlic and mix.
- In a large pan boil water, add stock cubes, herbs, sugar, salt and pepper. Then add the onion and garlic mix.
- Cut up the potatoes and add to the pan, and then do the same with the carrot.
- Simmer on low heat for an hour.
- Use a hand-held blender or place the soup into a standalone blender and blits untill thick. Then simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Serve with toasted bread and melted cheese, enjoy.
CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP
Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of onions. Yellow onions are the most common type of onion used in onion soup, but you can also use white onions, red onions, or shallots. Each type of onion has a slightly different flavor, so experiment until you find one that you like.
- Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. Caramelizing the onions is what gives onion soup its characteristic rich flavor. Be sure to cook the onions over low heat and stir them frequently so that they don't burn.
- Use a variety of cheeses. Gruyère cheese is the most common type of cheese used in onion soup, but you can also use Fontina, Swiss, or Parmesan cheese. Using a variety of cheeses will give the soup a more complex flavor.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread. Crusty bread is the perfect complement to onion soup. It's great for dipping in the soup and soaking up all the delicious flavors.
Conclusion:
Onion soup is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give onion soup a try.
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