Savory Cream Of Onion Soup Recipes

SAVORY CREAM OF ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Peel the onions, cut them in half, and thinly slice them.
• In a large flame proof casserole, combine the onion slices, butter, olive oil, and salt.
• Cover and cook over moderatlely low heat, tossing frequently, until the onions are very soft and just beginning to color, 30-to-35 minutes.
• Add the flour and stir to mix.
• Increase the heat to moderately high and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes without allowing the flour to brown.
• Gradually stir in the broth and water.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Reduce the heat to moderate, add the savory, and cook at a low boil for 25 minutes.
• Remove the savory if you've used fresh.
• In batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Return to the pot and add the cream and cayenne.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Season with additional salt to taste.

SIMPLE CREAM OF ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 6 tbsp of the butter in a large pan. Set about 1/5 of the onions aside and add the rest to the pan. Stir to coat in butter, then cover and cook very gently for about 30 minutes. The onions should be soft and tender, but not brown.
• Add the stock, about 1 tsp salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Let soup cool, then blend until smooth. Return soup to the rinsed pan.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in another pan and cook remaining onions over low heat, covered, until soft but not browned. Uncover and continue to cook onions until they turn golden yellow.
• Add cream to soup and reheat gently until hot, but do not boil. Add buttery onions and stir for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onions and fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft.
• Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 mins more, stirring frequently, until caramelised. The onions should be really golden, full of flavour and soft when pinched between your fingers. Take care towards the end to ensure that they don't burn.
• Add the garlic cloves for the final few minutes of the onions' cooking time, then sprinkle in the plain flour and stir well.
• Increase the heat and keep stirring as you gradually add the wine, followed by the beef stock. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins.
• To serve, turn on the grill, and toast the bread. Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls.
• Put a slice or two of toast on top of the bowls of soup, and pile on the gruyère. Grill until melted. Alternatively, you can cook the toasts under the grill, then add them to the soup to serve.

CREAM OF ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• Add 9onions and saute until very tender and pale golden, about 25 minutes.
• Add garlic, and stir 1 minute.
• Add broth and potato and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is very tender, about 25 minutes.
• Cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender.
• Return to pot.
• Stir in cream, sherry and thyme.
• Simmer about 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with chives.