Unbelievable Onion Garlic Soup With Cheese Crisps

Name: Unbelievable Onion Garlic Soup With Cheese Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 large vidalia onion, sliced; 1 large Spanish onion, sliced; 1 large white onion, sliced; 3 leeks, white only, sliced, and rinsed well; 1 large red onion, sliced; 2 shallots, diced; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 large bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped; ½ cup sherry wine; 1 cup champagne or 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups low sodium beef broth; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 6 slices bread, toasted; 12-1 lb gruyere cheese; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 bunch fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 large vidalia onion, sliced
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
1 large white onion, sliced
3 leeks, white only, sliced, and rinsed well
1 large red onion, sliced
2 shallots, diced
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
½ cup sherry wine
1 cup champagne or 1 cup dry white wine
4 cups low sodium beef broth
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 slices bread, toasted
12-1 lb gruyere cheese
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 scallions, sliced
1 bunch fresh chives

1
In a heavy bottom pot melt oil and butter over high heat add the brown sugar and the onions from the vadillas to the red onions lower heat to medium.
2
Cook slowly stirring occasionally until caramelization begins at which point the onions are cooked until melting the sugars in the onions, thus causing browning.
3
About 30 minutes.
4
Add the shallots and garlic cooking for 5 more minutes.
5
If you have time go 30 minutes more of cooking to bring out the complex flavors of the onions sugars.
6
Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir in completely.
7
Add thyme, bay leaf, rosemary, salt and pepper.
8
Deglaze with sherry and champagne.
9
Add broth and simmer 20 minutes.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Place the soup crocks or ramekin on a shallow baking pan.
12
Soup evenly into ramekins.
13
Place bread lightly on top and place cheese on bread.
14
On the baking pan right along side the ramekins but not touching sprinkle the parmesan cheese in 6 piles.
15
Broiled in a ramekin until gruyere is melted and bubbly.
16
Keep an eye on it!
17
The cheese on the soup may be done before the parmesan crisps are.
18
So remove the soup while the crisp brown.
19
They will be golden and soft when done.
20
Remove gently to a dish and they will crisp up before you know it!
21
Serve along side the soup which is garnished with chives and scallions.

1892

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

110

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.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 large vidalia onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Unbelievable Onion Garlic Soup With Cheese Crisps 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!