French Onion Soup With Paneer Croutons Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup With Paneer Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or butter; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 cassia or cinnamon stick; 4 green cardamom pods, crushed; 1 small star anise pod; 3 pounds red onions, peeled, cores removed and sliced thinly into little rainbows, about 8 each, ½ cups sliced; kosher salt; 1/4 cup rye whiskey; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 cups beef stock; 1 large dried bay leaf; couple of sprigs of fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons sherry or balsamic vinegar; 7 ounces paneer, cut into small 1-inch cubes (can also sub with halloumi); extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt; small handful fresh parsley, finely chopped; big squeeze of fresh lemon juice; freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ghee or butter
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cassia or cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods, crushed
1 small star anise pod
3 pounds red onions, peeled, cores removed and sliced thinly into little rainbows, about 8 each, ½ cups sliced
kosher salt
1/4 cup rye whiskey
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups beef stock
1 large dried bay leaf
couple of sprigs of fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sherry or balsamic vinegar
7 ounces paneer, cut into small 1-inch cubes (can also sub with halloumi)
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
small handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
big squeeze of fresh lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper

1
Grab your largest, widest pot, preferably a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, and place it over medium heat.
2
Add ghee or butter, and once it has melted, add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom and star anise pod.
3
Saute a little less than a minute, until fragrant and cumin seeds darken a little (but dont blacken; if they do, start again!
4
).
5
Now add onionsdo this in a few layers, sprinkling with a good coupla pinches of salt in between.
6
Turn heat up to medium high.
7
Stir, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every now and then, but not too often.
8
A deep dark brown crust will form on the bottom of the pot; dont worry.
9
This is flavor!
10
But if it is starting to blacken, then add a little water to loosen it from the bottom and turn the heat down to medium.
11
Dont turn the heat off.
12
You want these onions to turn almost syrupy and chestnut brown in color.
13
Turn heat off.
14
Add whiskey, turn heat back up to medium high and scrape up that delicious crust with a wooden spoon.
15
Cook until most of the whiskey has evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes.
16
Now add the stocks and continue to gently scrape up any remaining crust.
17
Drop the bay leaf and parsley sprigs into the pot, bring it to a boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer.
18
Cook, uncovered for 20 minutes.
19
It will smell so good the neighbors might come knocking.
20
Sorry about that.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ghee or butter, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 cassia or cinnamon stick, 4 green cardamom pods, crushed, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup With Paneer 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Onion Soup With Paneer Croutons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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