Creamy 5 Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy 5 Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 6 slices thick bacon, chopped into bit sized pieces; 2 large yellow onions, halved & sliced; 2 large white onions, halved & sliced; 2 large red onions, halved & sliced; 4 large shallots, sliced; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 large bay leaf; 3 large leeks, bottoms only, washed thoroughly & sliced; 3 tablespoons flour; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
6 slices thick bacon, chopped into bit sized pieces
2 large yellow onions, halved & sliced
2 large white onions, halved & sliced
2 large red onions, halved & sliced
4 large shallots, sliced
1 tablespoon thyme
1 large bay leaf
3 large leeks, bottoms only, washed thoroughly & sliced
3 tablespoons flour
8 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper

1
Melt the butter over medium high heat in a dutch oven. Fry the bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel and set aside.
2
To the bacon drippings add the yellow, red, and white onions, shallots, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Saute, stirring often, until the onions begin to caramelize (at least 15 minutes).
3
Add the leeks and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
4
Sprinkle on the flour, and stir gently until all the flour is incorporated. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the flour has begun to cook (at least 5 minutes).
5
Add the Chicken stock and taste to adjust seasonings. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits off the bottom. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, partly covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove the bay leaf and use a submersible blender to puree the soup. Add the cream, taste to adjust seasonings, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7
Ladle into individual bowls, sprinkled with some of the reserved bacon.

1396

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

170

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 tablespoons butter, 6 slices thick bacon, chopped into bit sized pieces, 2 large yellow onions, halved & sliced, 2 large white onions, halved & sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy 5 Onion 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.

Creamy 5 Onion Soup

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