Mexican Red Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Red Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 large red onion sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled; 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground; 3/4 teaspoon coriander ground; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; ⅓ cup orange juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 7 cups stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon allspice ground; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 large red onion sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
3/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
7 cups stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice ground
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground

1
In a stockpot or 5 quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over low heat.
2
Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes or until softened and lightly colored.
3
Sprinkle the onions with the sugar, oregano, coriander, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon and cook 20 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in the vinegar and orange juice and cook 4 minutes longer.
5
Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
6
Stir in the stock and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
7
Adjust the heat so that the mixture simmers gently, cover, and cook 20 minutes longer.
8
Stir in the salt and pepper.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 large red onion sliced, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Mexican Red 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.

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Mexican Red Onion Soup

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