Best Caramelized Onion And Portobello Mushroom Soup With Goat Cheese Croutons Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP

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From Bon Appetit. Serve this delicious soup with Goat Cheese Croutons - recipe included. Sounds absolutely wonderful!

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Onions

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs onions, halved, thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 1/2 lbs portabella mushrooms, stemmed, caps halved and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick strips
3 tablespoons cognac (or brandy)
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups vegetable broth (canned)
1 cup dry white wine
18 slices French baguettes, toasted (1 inch thick slices)
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature

Steps:

Melt 1 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over high heat. Add onions and thyme; saute until onions begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until soft, about 12 minutes. Add Cognac and garlic; stir 20 seconds. Stir in onion mixture, then broth and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until onions are very tender about 45 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Season soup with salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet. Spread goat cheese on baguette slices, dividing equally. Broil goat cheese croutons until cheese begins to brown in spots, about 30 seconds. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Top with croutons and serve.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM ONION SOUP

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With a side salad, this makes a wonderful meal. Portobello mushrooms are a great addition to French onion soup. - Melissa Fitzgerald, Jeanette, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 cups thinly sliced halved onions
4 fresh thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 pounds sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 tablespoons brandy, optional
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup white wine or additional vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
13 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
13 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onions and thyme in 1 tablespoon butter until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove onions to a bowl., In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add mushrooms, brandy if desired and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Return onions to pan. Add broth, wine and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until onions are very tender. , Meanwhile, place French bread slices on a baking sheet; top each slice with provolone cheese. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Discard thyme sprigs from soup; top soup with cheese-topped bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.