Onion Soup

 Onion Soup

Rich Onion Soup Recipe is made from onions, traditional in French cuisine and in many onion-producing regions. It is accompanied by croutons and grated cheese. Onions soups have been popular at least since Roman times, they were throughout history often considered a food for modest people, because of the abundance of onions and the ease of growing them. The modern version of this soup came from France in the 17th century made with dry bread or croutons, beef broth and caramelized onions. This easy onion soup is wonderfully rich and flavourful. The perfect choice for cold winter days, it's warm, tasty, and comforting.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 medium onions 6 oz each, sliced into thin rounds
• Pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 quart beef broth not low-sodium
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, for about 4 minutes.
2. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and patiently cook, stirring often, until caramelized, 15-20 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry during cooking, add a splash of water (1-2 tablespoons).
3. Add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute, until it starts to brown.
4. Add the wine. Mix well. Cook for about 2 minutes, until most of the wine evaporates.
5. Add the beef broth, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until the soup is noticeably thicker, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

• This is not a gluten-free or low-carb recipe.

• Be sure to cook the onions slowly and patiently over medium heat until they are beautifully caramelized. This is where the soup gets its rich flavor and color. Don't attempt to shorten the process by turning the heat higher than medium!

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in a sealed container, for 3-4 days.

Gently reheat them in the microwave, covered.