Six Onion Soup Recipes

SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add in onions and cook until see-through, stirring frequently (It takes about 10 minutes).
• Add in sugar, and reduce heat to medium. Stir the onions constantly, caramelizing them. It will take about 20-30 minutes.
• Add in the minced garlic and apple cider, and stir until warmed through.
• Transfer the onions to the slow cooker and add in beef broth and thyme. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Before serving, place the french bread slices on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes (just until browned).
• In a small bowl, mix together the three cheeses.
• Pour soup in oven-safe bowls (the soup will serve 6-8), place a piece of french bread in each bowl, and then top each with a portion of cheese. Place each bowl on the cookie sheet, and broil for 2 more minutes, until the cheese starts to melt and brown.
• Serve hot.

SIX ONION SOUP

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!

CLASSIC ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in dry sherry or cognac.
• Rub garlic clove on each piece sliced bread and toast on a baking sheet until both sides are golden.
• Place bread in a casserole or in 6 individual ovenproof, bowls and ladle onion soup over top. Top with a mixture of Gruyere and Parmesan and place casserole or individual bowls under the broiler and to melt cheese and slightly brown top.

BRITISH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat most of the butter or dripping in a pan, then add the onions, sugar and herbs. Season and cook, uncovered, over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for up to 40 mins until sticky and brown. pour in the cider and simmer until reduced by half. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 mins.
• To serve, heat the grill to high. Spread the bread on both sides with the remaining butter or dripping, then toast under the grill until golden. Scatter with cheese and place back under the grill until melted. Serve the soup in bowls with a slice of the toast floating in it, scattered generously with parsley.