Zwiebelsuppe Clear German Onion Soup Recipes

RHEINISCHE ZWIEBELSUPPE (ONION SOUP)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
• Add peeled onions and cook until tender.
• Boil potatoes separately and puree. Add to onion, stirring until well mixed.
• Cook over low heat until thickened. Season with salt & pepper.
• Add sausage, bacon and butter.
• Serve with white bread.

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!