Three Onion Soup Recipes

THREE ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Chop enough white and pale green parts of leeks to measure 2 cups. Wash leeks well in a bowl of cold water. Lift from water and drain in a colander. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chopped leeks, onion, and shallots with salt and pepper to taste, stirring frequently, until edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and deglaze skillet, scraping up brown bits. Transfer mixture to a saucepan.
• Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potato, broth, and remaining cup water to onions. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender.
• Puré;e 1‚ cups soup in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) and stir into remaining soup. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve soup sprinkled with cheese and drizzled with vinegar.

THREE ONION SOUP GRATINEE

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, melt butter oven medium-low heat.
• Add all the onions along with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
• Saute until onions turn a nice golden brown or caramelize, about 25 minutes.
• Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from sticking to the pan.
• When onions are brown, add the flour and stir until it disappears.
• Turn heat to medium-high and add both stocks and the thyme.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat to low, cover and cook until soup is slightly thickened and is a medium-brown in color.
• This should take about 1-hour, taste and adjust seasonings as necessary for personal taste.
• Preheat the broiler and ladle soup into broiler-proof bowls.
• Place 1 slice of toast in each bowl and top with the cheese.
• Heat under the broiler about 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbling.
• Serve immediately.

THREE ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Add oil to dutch oven and heat.
• Add onion, green onions and leeks and saute until translucent.
• Mix in flour to make a roux and saute until mixture just starts to turn golden.
• Add broth, wine (if used) and nutmeg.
• At this point taste the broth for flavor and seasoning. If the broth used does not meet your expectations, add a chicken or beef bullion cube or 1/2 teaspoon of chicken or beef base.
• Taste the broth again and make adjustments until you are satisfied with the intensity of flavor and the seasoning.
• Stir and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes
• Spoon into bowls that can be placed under the broiler, top with french bread and cheese.
• Place bowls in the broiler and broil until cheese melts and is bubbly.

THREE-ONION FARRO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks, onions, scallion whites, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a couple turns of pepper. Cover and cook, stirring every 4 or 5 minutes, until the onion is very soft, about 15 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, adjusting the heat as necessary and stirring often, until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes more. (Loosen and scrape up any browned onion with a splash of water as necessary.)
• Stir in the farro and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken broth, beef broth, Worcestershire, bay leaves and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the farro is tender, about 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
• Preheat the broiler to high with a rack set 4 inches from the heat source.
• Divide the soup among flame-proof serving bowls and sprinkle evenly with the Gruyere. Broil until the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the scallion greens and serve.

THREE-CHEESE FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Add the broth, water, soup mix, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with Swiss and mozzarella cheeses. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Ladle soup into serving bowls; top each with a toast slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

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.

THREE CHEESE FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook onions in butter over low heat about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add consomme and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Pour into crocks and top with bread slices and cheeses. Place under broiler and broil until cheeses just start to brown. Optional thinly sliced onions, breaded and deep fried can be used as a garnish. Serve but be careful with those hot cheeses at first!! ;)

OLD-FASHIONED ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Place sliced onions and butter into slow cooker, and mix until onions are thoroughly coated. Stir in bread and chicken broth.
• Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 to 18 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir well during last hour.