Best 5 Sweet Onion Soup Recipes

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In the culinary world, few dishes evoke such a sense of warmth and comfort as a bowl of sweet onion soup. Its irresistible aroma, rich and layered flavors, and velvety texture have captivated taste buds for centuries. This classic French dish is a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients, showcasing the inherent sweetness and versatility of onions. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect sweet onion soup, from selecting the ideal onions to mastering the art of caramelization. Along the way, we'll indulge in variations that add a touch of personal flair, ensuring that every spoonful is a symphony of flavors and textures.

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SWEET POTATO AND ONION SOUP



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This simple recipe uses the sweet potato with its distinctive flavour and colour as the base for a delicious soup with a hint of orange and coriander. Taken from "What's Cooking : Potatoes" The recipe calls for the soup to be pureed, and the addition of yoghurt. I don't do this as we prefer chunky soups, so in fact, I stop at the end of Step 4! I squeezed fresh oranges for the orange juice.

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs sweet potatoes, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
600 ml vegetable stock
300 ml unsweetened orange juice
225 ml plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
coriander sprig
orange rind

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and add the diced sweet potatoes and carrot, sliced onions and garlic.
  • Saute gently for five minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and orange juice, and bring them to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook the vegetables for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato and carrot cubes are tender.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender in batches, and process for one minute until pureed. Return the puree to the rinsed out pan.
  • Stir in the natural yoghurt and chopped coriander and season to taste. Serve the soup garnished with coriander sprigs and orange rind.
  • NOTE:.
  • This soup can be served chilled, if preferred. If chilling it, stir the yoghurt into the soup just before serving, and serve in chilled bowls.

FRENCH SWEET ONION SOUP



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"Though I prefer sweet Vidalia onions," writes Marion Lowery from Medford, Oregon, "I have used every kind of onion in this delicious soup and always achieved wonderful results. I've even added mushrooms, as it was still well-received by family and friends."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 large sweet onions, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1-2/3 cups water
1-1/4 cups apple cider or juice
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
3/4 cup grated reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large kettle, melt butter. Add olive oil and onions. Cover and cook over low heat until onions are soft, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beef broth, water, cider or juice, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf., Meanwhile, arrange bread on a broiler pan; broil until each side is golden brown. Ladle soup into individual ovenproof soup bowls. Float a slice of bread in each bowl and sprinkle with Swiss cheese and top with Parmesan cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SWEET ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Sweet Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large vidalia onions, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1/2 cup white wine
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup light cream (or milk)
salt, if needed, to taste
chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; add onions and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring often, or until onions start to brown. Scrape browned pieces from bottom; stir.
  • Reduce heat and add flour; stir briskly to dissolve.
  • Add broth, wine, pepper, paprika, and basil; stir well and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in cream (or milk); heat through. Salt to taste; if needed.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 216.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.4

SWEET FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Adapted a couple french onion soups to create an original recipe. Friends and family often request me to make this soup. It's a huge hit everywhere I take it. It's super simple but super delicious. Often recipes list a wine and say that you can substitute another wine if you don't have the one listed. For this recipe, however, the Riesling wine is KEY to it's flavor. I strongly suggest sticking with it for this recipe.

Provided by Blossom in Seattle

Categories     European

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -3 1/2 lbs onions (3 large)
0.667 (749 5/8 ml) bottle riesling wine
6 (12 ounce) cans beef broth
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup flour
salt or pepper
French bread
cheddar cheese (to top if desired)

Steps:

  • Peel onions and slice 1/8 inch thick.
  • Melt butter in a large pot. Add onions and garlic; saute, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, worcestershire and bay leafs.
  • Pour in wine and all but one can of broth. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Mix flour in remaining 1 can broth.
  • Stir into boiling soup.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1-2 hours.
  • Serve with Fench bread and cheddar cheese (if desired) to top.

SWEET ONION SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Broil     Sauté     Stew     Lunch     Lemon     Winter     Thyme

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 25

3/4 Stick of Butter
1/4 lb Chopped Pancetta
2 Large Sweet Onions (Texas, Vidalia, or yellow)
4 Medium Shallots
2 cloves of Garlic
1/3 cup flour
2 Cups Moscato (white) Wine
1 32 Oz package of Beef Broth
1 32 Oz package of Chicken Broth
1 bunch Chopped Celery Leaves or Parsley
10 sprigs of Fresh Thyme
1 Bay Leaf
6 Sage Leaves
1 Piece of string
3 Tsp 4 Pepper Blend
3 Tsp* Sea Salt
1 Tsp Onion powder
1 Lemon
1/2 loaf French Bread
8 slices Mozzarella, Gruyere, Gouda, or Swiss (I prefer applewood smoked Gouda)
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese (do not substitute pre-grated unless it is fresh, leave it out then)
8* French Onion Bowls
1 Soup Ladle
8 Small Plates
1 Cookie sheet

Steps:

  • 10 minutes: In Dutch Oven on Med/ Med-High Melt 3/4 stick of Butter and add 1/4 lb of chopped Pancetta and cook for until it starts rendering some. While the Pancetta is rendering, slice up 2 Onions thinly (or with a mandolin), 4 Shallots, and 2 Garlic Cloves 15 minutes: cook onions, shallots, and garlic until they are tender, stirring occasionally. 5 minutes: Add 1/3 cup of flour and stir. cook until flour starts to brown. Deglaze Dutch Oven with 2 cups of Moscato Wine and turn heat up to Med-high/High. Scrape the bottom well to free up caramelized contents. Gradually Add 32 oz each of beef and chicken broth, stirring often to blend with flour well until contents come to a good boil. Reduce heat to Medium Chop up Celery Leaves (or Parsley) and add to pot. Tie together Thyme, Bay leaf, and Sage with string and add to pot. Season with fresh-cracked 4 Pepper Blend (about 2 Tsp) Add sea salt, a few dashes at a time. Most Broth has plenty of sodium, so don't add too much Add about 1 Tsp of onion powder Squeeze in juice from 1 lemon 60 minutes: Simmer contents for about an hour toward the end, start your oven broiler @ 300 degrees Fahrenheit Add a little more peppercorn blend seasoning (~1 tsp) and stir in at end Remove and discard seasoning bundle Slice and then dice up french bread in large cube shapes and add to the bowls Ladle Soup into bowls Top bowls with sliced cheese. Top sliced cheese with finely grated Parmesan cheese. 5 minutes: Put bowls on a cookie sheet and then under a broiler until cheese is browned. Put bowls on small plates. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use sweet onions for the best flavor. Vidalia onions are a popular choice.
  • Slice the onions thinly so they cook evenly.
  • Sauté the onions over low heat until they are caramelized and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for the soup base. You can also use chicken broth or vegetable broth if you prefer.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the soup for extra flavor.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the soup with a crusty bread or crackers.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as thyme or parsley.

Conclusion:

Sweet onion soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, creamy or brothy, there is a sweet onion soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a warm and flavorful soup, give sweet onion soup a try.

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