Best Caramelized Onion Soup With Onions To Spare Recipes

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FLORENTINE CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP



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Also known as "carabaccia", this is a local specialty in Florence, and is hard to find even in cookbooks specializing in Italian soups! The effect should be rich and somewhat sweet (but not too much). Adding roasted garlic would be a good variation.

Provided by Elsie Wollaston

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

ΒΌ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 pounds onions
2 teaspoons white sugar
salt to taste
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine
1 quart chicken broth
1 small cinnamon stick
4 cups cubed, stale French or Italian bread

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cut onions in half lengthwise, then slice thinly. Place sliced onions in pot and toss to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and beginning to color, 30 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, uncovered, until onions are amber in color, 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle onions with sugar and a little bit of salt; cook, stirring, until sugar melts and onions are caramel colored, 5 minutes. Pour in wine and broth, and place cinnamon stick in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Stir the bread into the soup and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the bread disintegrates, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick. Whisk the soup to incorporate the bread. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 470.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CREAMY CARAMELIZED-ONION SOUP



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Slow-cooked onions take on a whole new color and flavor. They top a pureed soup made with caramelized leeks, shallots, and more onions -- plus cream and vermouth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 pounds (3 to 4) leeks, white and pale-green parts only, rinsed well and coarsely chopped
5 garlic, thinly sliced
7 large shallots, about 14 ounces, thinly sliced
2 large Vidalia onions, about 20 ounces, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup dry white vermouth
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
Coarse salt
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic, shallots, and half of the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are deep golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Add vermouth, stock, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Let cool. Puree onion mixture in batches in a blender until smooth, about 3 minutes per batch. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add remaining onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is very soft and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cover, and set aside.
  • Return onion puree to saucepan. Stir in cream. Reheat over medium heat, stirring, until heated through but not boiling. Season with salt, if desired. Serve, topped with caramelized onions.

CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP WITH ONIONS TO SPARE



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This recipe makes more caramelized onions than you need. Set some aside before turning the rest into soup, and use them on toast, with pasta, or in omelets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 to 6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 9 cups)
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 sprigs thyme
1 dried bay leaf
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sherry, white wine, or brandy
4 cups beef broth
Toasted stale rustic bread
1 garlic clove, peeled
Fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high. Add onions, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently to scrape up any browned bits, until onions are deep golden brown and have a jam-like consistency, about 1 hour. If onions begin to stick, reduce heat and stir in 1 tablespoon water.
  • Discard herbs. Reserve 1/2 cup onions (leaving 1 3/4 cups in pot). Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, flour, and sherry and cook until butter is melted, 30 seconds. Add broth, increase heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Rub bread with garlic, then place in bowls and ladle soup on top. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

CARAMELIZED ONION CREAM SOUP



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Onion soup with a difference! A wonderful recipe taken from Inn On The Twenty Cookbook by Michael and Anna Olson. Great to serve at a dinner party.

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Onions

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large onions, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons sherry wine
4 cups chicken stock, preferably brown stock
1 yukon gold potato, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream (35%)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat and add onions.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir onions until they soften and begin to carmelize, this will take 20-30 minutes.
  • Add garlic and 1/3 of the wine, continue stirring until wine is absorbed, this will deglaze the pan and onions will brown.
  • Add remaining wine 1/3 at a time following above procedure until it is absorbed.
  • Add sherry, stock, potato and fresh herbs.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until potato is tender.
  • Remove from heat, carefully puree using hand blender.
  • If you prefer a very smooth soup, strain mixture.
  • Return soup to heat, add cream and season to taste.
  • Bring to simmer before serving, do NOT allow soup to boil.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 245.2, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 6.1

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