ONION SAUCE (SAUCE SOUBISE)

Onion Sauce (Sauce Soubise) image

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb onion, thinly sliced (or finely chopped)
2 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1 ounce cream

Steps:

Melt the butter over a gentle heat.
Add the onions and cook in a covered saucepan over a low heat until really soft but not browned.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in the flour, add the milk and simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
This sauce keeps for 3-4 days covered in the fridge.
Variation: Onion and Mint Sauce.
Add 2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped mint to the Onion Sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 204.3, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.7