Rustic Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Rustic Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds red and yellow onions, thinly sliced; 6 ounces shallots, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup dry vermouth; 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, hot; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons light sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds red and yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 ounces shallots, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dry vermouth
4 cups low-sodium beef broth, hot
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat oil in a 4-quart pot over moderate heat. Add the next 4 ingredients (through thyme); cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 16 minutes or until the onions begin to color.
2
Uncover and cook, stirring, 10 minutes or until onions are golden.
3
Stir in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Pour vermouth carefully into pan from measuring cup, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook 2 minutes more or until liquid is almost gone. Add broth, 2 cups water, Worcestershire, and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer; cook 20 minutes.
4
Remove bay leaf, and ladle soup into bowls. Top each with sour cream and sprinkle of black pepper. Serve.
5
Time-saver alert! Make a double batch of this soup and freeze in an airtight container for up to three months. Just thaw, heat, and serve for a last-minute dinner.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pounds red and yellow onions, thinly sliced, 6 ounces shallots, thinly sliced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Rustic 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.

Rustic Onion Soup

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