When a chilly day graces us with its presence, a steaming bowl of flavorful soup can transport us to a realm of delightful warmth. Onion soup, with its caramelized onions simmered in a rich broth, is a classic dish that embodies comfort and nourishment. Its fragrant aroma fills the kitchen, beckoning taste buds with its promise of savory goodness. Served with golden-brown, cheesy toasts perched atop, onion soup becomes an irresistible feast for the senses, satisfying both hunger and the soul. This article will guide you through the culinary journey of crafting the perfect onion soup, ensuring a delectable experience that will warm your heart and leave you craving more.
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ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE & HERB TOASTS
The secret behind this soup is to cook the onions long and slow for a deep colour and rich flavour
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Soup
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion and garlic until very soft and golden. Increase heat slightly and cook until brown - about 20-40 mins in total.
- Stir in the flour for 2 mins, then stir in the beer and bring to a simmer for a few mins. Add the stock, bring back to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Keep warm.
- Heat the grill and toast the bread on both sides. Meanwhile, mix the grated cheese with the herbs. Sprinkle a little on each slice and grill to melt. Ladle soup into bowls and float toasts on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.49 milligram of sodium
ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
To infuse the soup with the delicious taste of well-caramelized onions, be sure to cook them until they soften and turn a deep, dark golden brown.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or other heavy 5-quart pot, heat butter and oil over medium. Add onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes more. (If bottom of pot gets too dry, add about 1/4 cup water, and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.)
- Add port, and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in broths and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Serve with Cheese Toasts.
- To make Cheese Toasts: Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Place 8 1/2-in-thick slices of baguette on a broilerproof baking sheet. Dividing evenly, sprinkle with 1 cup coarsely grated Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
FRENCH ONION TOASTS
Make and share this French Onion Toasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by _Pixie_
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 12 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt one tablespoon butter in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
- Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally (do not burn) until tender and a golden brown (approx 15-20 minutes).
- Stir rosemary, salt and pepper into the onions and remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly butter one side of each slice of french bread.
- Place the bread, butter side down, on a baking sheet.
- Divide the onion evenly over the top of the french bread, coving as most of the surface as possible.
- Top the bread as evenly as possible with the grated cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is well melted.
FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
The whole family will enjoy this intensely flavorful soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and chopped onions; saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
- Pour chicken and beef stocks into the saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Heat broiler. Ladle soup into six 16-ounce ovenproof bowls, and float 3 slices of bread on top of each. Sprinkle the cheese over bread slices in each bowl, dividing evenly. Place bowls on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Let soup cool slightly before serving.
RED ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
Onion soup is an excellent antidote to blustery, cold weather. Jacques Pépin showed me his way when I first met him years ago in California. His admonishments: Don't overcrowd the pan or the onions won't brown. Keep the heat high but not too high, so the onions don't cook too fast and burn. Be generous with the salt and pepper. Bay leaf and thyme are essential, everything else is negotiable. A little red wine is nice, a splash of Cognac couldn't hurt. A welcome all-purpose remedy, especially at this time of year.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set 2 large, wide skillets over medium-high heat. When pans are hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and a large handful of sliced onions to each pan. Season onions with salt and pepper, then sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are a ruddy dark brown, about 10 minutes
- Transfer onions to soup pot and return pans to stove. Pour 1/2 cup water into each pan to deglaze it, scraping with a wooden spoon to dissolve any brown bits. Pour deglazing liquid into soup pot. Wipe pans clean with paper towel and begin again with more oil and sliced onions. Continue until all onions are used. Don't crowd pans or onions won't brown sufficiently.
- Place soup pot over high heat. Add wine, bay leaves, thyme bunch and garlic. Simmer rapidly for 5 minutes, then add 8 cups water and return to boil. Turn heat down to maintain a gentle simmer. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Cook for 45 minutes. Skim off any surface fat, taste and adjust seasoning. (May be prepared to this point up to 2 days in advance.)
- To serve, add brandy to soup, if using, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove the thyme. Make the cheese toasts: Heat broiler. Place toasted bread on baking sheet. Mix grated cheese with chopped thyme and sage, along with a generous amount of pepper. Heap about 1 ounce of cheese mixture on each toast. Broil until cheese bubbles and browns slightly. Ladle soup into wide bowls and top with toast.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 779 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
Steps:
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat butter and oil over medium. Add onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes more. (If bottom of pot gets too dry, add about 1/4 cup water and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.)
- Add port and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in both broths and 2 cups water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes. To serve, divide among eight bowls and top each with a cheese toast.
- Freezing Soup
- Let soup cool completely, then pour into airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space at top. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in microwave or overnight in refrigerator and reheat over low.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 261
- Fat: 11.6g (5.2g Saturated Fat)
- Protein: 10.9g
- Carbohydrates: 26.1g
- Fiber: 3.7g
ONION CHEESE SOUP
I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It's rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it's so quick to prepare. -Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with croutons and; if desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
ROASTED ONION SOUP WITH GOAT'S CHEESE TOASTS
Roasting the onions gives the soup a rich caramelised flavour that really hits the spot on a chilly day
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Soup, Starter
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the onions in a roasting tin with the oil, salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, then roast for 45 mins, stirring halfway through, until the onions are tinged brown, but not burnt.
- Tip the onions into a large pan with the stock, mustard and Marmite. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins, then stir in the parsley. Toast 4 of the bread slices then scatter on the cheese. Ladle the soup into bowls, pop a toast into each and serve with the extra slices of bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 2.33 milligram of sodium
CHEESE AND ONION ON TOAST
So simple and so filling and good, esp if you like onions! Good with a hearty bowl of soup for a filing lunch. We like it with cream of potatoe soup.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy based saucepan, add ground pepper, do
- not allow butter to brown.
- Add the cornflour and beat like mad
- until a roux like consistency happens, gradually add the milk and.
- continue to cook over a medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the grated cheese and mix in well, once mixed in add the chopped onions and cook gently for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Spread the cheese and onion mixture onto the toasted bread and place under a pre-heated griller until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 185.7, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.1
POTATO, LEEK AND ONION SOUP WITH GARLIC CHEESE TOASTS
Provided by Daveena Limonick
Categories Soup/Stew Cheese Potato Vegetarian Lunch Leek Winter Swiss Cheese Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, potatoes and onion. Sauté until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Add broth and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree 5 cups soup in blender. Return to pot. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in small skillet over low heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. Add cheese to garlic in skillet and toss to combine. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto bread slices, dividing equally. Bake toasts until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
- Bring soup to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle generously with chives. Serve, passing toasts separately.
Tips:
- Use a variety of onions: This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of yellow, white, and red onions.
- Don't be afraid to caramelize the onions: This will take some time, but it's worth it. The caramelized onions will add a deep, rich flavor to your soup.
- Use a good quality beef broth: This will also help to give your soup a rich flavor. If you don't have any beef broth on hand, you can use chicken broth instead.
- Add some herbs and spices to your soup: This will help to give it even more flavor. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and black pepper.
- Don't forget the cheese toasts: These are the perfect way to serve onion soup. Make sure to use a good quality bread and a flavorful cheese.
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. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious onion soup that your family and friends will love.
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