Cream Of Onion And Blue Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Onion And Blue Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 4 cups diced white onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks, white part only; 1 cup diced shallot; 2 carrots, diced; 4 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon minced tarragon; 3 tablespoons unbleached flour; 5 cups whole milk; 3/4 cup port wine; 1/2 lb blue cheese, crumbled-about 2 cups; 6 tablespoons minced chives

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 cups diced white onions
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks, white part only
1 cup diced shallot
2 carrots, diced
4 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon minced tarragon
3 tablespoons unbleached flour
5 cups whole milk
3/4 cup port wine
1/2 lb blue cheese, crumbled-about 2 cups
6 tablespoons minced chives

1
In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat.
2
Add the onions, leeks, shallots, carrots, parsley and tarragon.
3
Cover and cool on low, stirring occasionally, until onions and carrots are tender, around 20 minutes.
4
Pour into a food processor bowl and puree to smooth.
5
Return to pan.
6
Sprinkle puree with flour and stir over low heat for about 3 minutes.
7
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until mixture is hot and thickened.
8
Add port and stir until heated through.
9
Add cheese and stir over mediun-low heat until melted and evenly blended.
10
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground white pepper.
11
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with chives.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups diced white onions, 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks, white part only, 1 cup diced shallot, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Onion And Blue Cheese Soup 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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Cream Of Onion And Blue Cheese Soup

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