SIX ONION SOUP

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The taste of onions is superb in this rich and creamy soup! Float the toasted French bread on top with a sprinkling of chives. Fit for a king!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons sweet butter
2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
4 large leeks, white parts only,well cleaned and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped shallot
4 -6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
3 scallions, trimmed,cleaned,and diagonally cut into 1/2 ",pieces
toasted french bread crouton (garnish)
snipped fresh chives (garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a pot.
  • Add the onions, leeks, shallots and garlic and cook, covered, over low heat until vegetables are tender and lightly colored, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the stock, thyme and bay leaf, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat,and cook, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the soup through a strainer set over a bowl, transfer the solids and 1 cup of the liquid to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade(or a blender), and puree.
  • Return the puree and remaining 3 cups of liquid to the pot and set over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the scallions and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons of toasted French bread and snipped fresh chives.
  • Enjoy!

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