Caramelized Onion Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons

Name: Caramelized Onion Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SOUP; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup red wine; 4 cups reduced beef stock; 1 cup water; 1 cup 35% cream; CROUTONS; thick slices baguette; 1/4 cup crumbled canadian blue cheese, softened

Servings: persons

SOUP
2 tablespoons butter
4 onions, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup red wine
4 cups reduced beef stock
1 cup water
1 cup 35% cream
CROUTONS
thick slices baguette
1/4 cup crumbled canadian blue cheese, softened

1
In pot, melt butter over medium heat; add onions, thyme and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper and saute for 2 minutes or until starting to soften. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes or until onions are very soft. Uncover and cook, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes or until caramelized. Increase heat to medium-high; add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add sherry and bring to a boil, scraping up bits stuck to pot. Add beef stock and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for about 10 minutes or until flavours are blended.
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CROUTONS:
3
Preheat broiler. On a baking sheet, lightly toast both sides of baguette slices. Spread one side with softened blue cheese.
4
To serve, stir cream into hot soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into ovenproof soup bowls . Float one crouton in each bowl and broil for about 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SOUP, 2 tablespoons butter, 4 onions, halved and thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion Soup With Blue Cheese Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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