FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CROUTONS AU GRATIN
Old is new again with this new twist on classic French onion soup. Mushrooms and blue cheese add a decadent and unforgettable twist to classic French onion soup. Creamy caramelized onions and a medley of mushrooms sautéed in butter are finished in a rich beef broth. Top it all with broiled blue cheese and Gruère croutons and you'll have guests begging for more. This recipe is perfect for a large crowd because it is easy to double or triple.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- I a medium sauscepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; sauté mushrooms, onion and thyme, if using for 10-12 minutes or until lightly csaramelized.
- Stir in flour to absorb butter; slowly stir in cream, Increase heat to high, sitr in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until flavours are blended. (to make ahead, prepare the soup up to this point, let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat gently until hot and proceed as follows).
- Lightly toast baguette slices in a toaster; set aside. Preheat broiler. Place ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet and ladle soup into bowls. Top each bowl with two baguette slices and sprinkle with Gruyère and blue cheeses. Broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Place bowls on serving plates with chopped chives. Be sure to warn your guests the bowl is ultra hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.6, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 1583.1, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 22.5
BEAUTIFUL BAKED FRENCH ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP
This recipe takes some time to make but it needs very little attention. You can work on the main meal while this is cooking. Breaking into the cheesy crust on top is a unique way to present this soup to your guests.
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut onions in half lengthwise and thinly slice into half moon shapes.
- Pour olive oil into a large pot and heat to one notch over low. Add onions and sprinkle them with salt. Cover and let onions sweat for 15 minutes. Give onions a quick stir, cover and let sweat for another 15 minutes.
- While onions are cooking, thinly slice your mushrooms, mince your garlic and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Get 4 ovenproof bowls and place face-down on the pie crust. Cut 4 large circles out of pie crust, about 1" bigger than the size of your bowl. They do NOT have to be perfect circles - they look more rustic if the edges are jagged.
- When onions are done sweating, uncover, turn heat to medium and brown slightly while stirring frequently for about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic, sherry, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, bay leaf, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, turn down to simmer for ½ hour or more.
- Remove bay leaf. Pour soup evenly into bowls and cover each bowl with a crust. The crust should not be touching the soup. Poke 1 small hole in the middle of each crust. Bake for 12 minutes. Crust should be just golden.
- Remove, and sprinkle each bowl evenly with Swiss cheese. Put back in the oven for about 3 minutes, until cheese has just melted.
- Serve immediately and let your guests cut into the crunchy crust with their spoons and the cheese will melt into the soup.
ROASTED ONION & MUSHROOM SOUP
This recipe is one I created by combining my Roasted French Onion Soup and elements of a mushroom soup found on 'Zaar; the mushrooms are made rich and succulent by roasting them with garlic while the onions are roasting. I make it using a combination of button, cremini, portabella, and shitake mushrooms - I love how the portabella mushrooms add depth and enhance the mushroom flavour. It can be served as is, or done up like french onion soup, with toasted crusty bread and melted old cheddar on top. If you're not a vegetarian, you could use beef broth instead of the dark vegetable stock.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Combine first four ingredients in a non-reactive baking dish (glass, corningware - not metal), and roast, stirring several times, for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine next three ingredients in a covered baking dish, and roast for 30 minutes, stirring twice.
- Deglaze onions with wine.
- Melt butter in soup pot, add chopped onions and celery, and sweat until onions are translucent. Add roasted onions, mushrooms, stock, and soy sauce, and simmer 30 minutes, adding additional soy sauce if necessary.
- Add fresh ground pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 232.7, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 2.5
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