Five-Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Five-Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 white onions, halved and sliced; 1 red onion, halved and sliced; 5 shallots, sliced; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 6 cups chicken stock or broth; 2 cups veal or beef broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread, sliced and toasted; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
2 white onions, halved and sliced
1 red onion, halved and sliced
5 shallots, sliced
1/2 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
6 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups veal or beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread, sliced and toasted
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1
Melt butter in a large (6-quart) soup pot over medium-high heat; add onions and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 to 35 minutes or until onions are softened and a deep golden brown.
2
Tie thyme in a bundle with kitchen string, and add to onion mixture. Stir in caraway seeds, chicken stock, and veal broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Remove thyme; stir in salt and pepper.
3
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with French bread slices, and sprinkle with cheese. Place bowls on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles. Sprinkle each serving evenly with green onions and chives.

944

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 2 white onions, halved and sliced, 1 red onion, halved and sliced, 5 shallots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Five-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.

Five-Onion Soup

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