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A true French classic, onion soup is delicious and very practical to make. In addition, it is a perfect quick meal to warm the body on colder days. Regardless of the method of preparation, the onion acquires a sweeter flavor, making the soup super tasty. See, below, different options of onion soup:

1. Simple onion soup

Ingredients

• 2 grated onions
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1 L water
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• Grated mozzarella to taste

Directions

1. In a pan, put the butter and wait to melt;
2. Add the onion and fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally so it does not burn;
3. In a bowl, dissolve the flour in a little water and put it in the pan with the onion;
4. Add the remaining water and mix;
5. Season with pepper and salt and cook the soup until the broth thickens;
6. Finish with the grated muzzarella and it’s ready to serve!

2. Onion soup with cheese gratin

Ingredients

• 7 onions
• 3 tablespoon butter
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Allspice to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Vegetable broth
• Grated gruyère cheese to taste
• 1 slice of bread

Directions

1. Wrap 3 onions with peel in foil and bake in a 200 degree oven for about 40 to 45 minutes or until they are soft;
2. Meanwhile, slice the remaining onions and reserve a portion to use in finishing the dish;
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, place the onions, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg;
4. Mix together and cook, stirring sometimes so as not to burn, for about 20 to 30 minutes until the onions are golden brown;
5. After this, add another tablespoon of butter, the flour, and mix;
6. Add the wine, stir well to loosen all the flavors from the bottom of the pan and cook until the alcohol evaporates;
7. Remove the peels from the roasted onions, chop them coarsely and include in the pan with the remaining onions. Mix;
8. In a pan that can go in the oven, put in a little onion, add the stock until almost full in the pan, and cook for 25 minutes;
9. In a bowl, mix the reserved raw onion with the grated cheese and set aside;
10. Adjust the seasonings of the soup, place a slice of bread and the mixture from the previous step on top;
11. Bake in the oven at 220 degrees on the grill function or at maximum temperature until gratinated and ready!

3. Creamy onion soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 sliced onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup wheat flour
• 1.5 L broth
• Oregano to taste
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 box heavy cream

Directions

1. In a saucepan, place the butter, olive oil, and onion and saute over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so as not to burn;
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more;
3. Add the wheat flour and mix well
4. Add the broth, oregano and cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid reduces and thickens a little;
5. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 2 minutes more;
6. Turn off the heat, add the heavy cream and stir;
7. Serve as you like and enjoy this delight!

4. Onion soup with cheese

Ingredients

• 1 kg sliced onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons wheat flour
• 1.2 L hot water
• 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 4 slices of Italian bread

Directions

1. Spread a thin layer of butter on the bread slices, toast in a frying pan and set aside;
2. In a large saucepan, put the remaining butter, the onion and saute, over high heat, for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned;
3. Add the flour, mix and add the hot water;
4. Mix well, cover the pot and let the soup boil for about 10 minutes;
5. Season with salt and pepper and distribute the soup into individual bowls that can go in the oven;
6. Place a slice of bread in the center of the bowl with the soup, fill the sides with a slice of chopped mozzarella and finish with Parmesan cheese;
7. Bake the soups in the oven at 200 degrees until the cheese is gratinated;
8. Remove from the oven and serve!

5. Onion soup with potato

Ingredients

• 3 sliced onions
• 1 dash of oil
• Water
• Salt to taste
• 3 peeled potatoes into small cubes
• Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese
• Chives, chopped to taste

Directions

1. In a pan, saute the onion with a dash of oil;
2. Stir the onion occasionally so as not to burn, and cook until it is well caramelized and browned;
3. Put in a pinch of salt and a little water to help in the process of caramelizing the onion;
4. Add the potatoes, pepper, water until it almost covers the potatoes, cover and let it cook for 15 minutes;
5. If necessary, add more water to prevent burning;
6. Turn off heat, transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth;
7. Return the soup to the pot and simmer for a few minutes;
8. Adjust seasonings, serve in a bowl, finish with ricotta cheese and chives to make it even more delicious.

6. Onion soup with Dijon mustard

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 thinly sliced onions
• 1/2 diced pork sausage
• 2 stalks rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoons wheat flour
• 120 ml white wine
• 1 L chicken stock
• Toasted bread
• Dijon mustard
• 100 g grated gruyère cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, sauté the butter, onion, bell pepper, rosemary, and bay leaf, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the onion is well wilted and golden brown;
2. Season with a pinch of salt, the garlic and mix;
3. Add the flour, stir and cook for 1 minute;
4. Pour in the white wine, stir well until the alcohol evaporates;
5. Add the broth, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes;
6. Distribute the soup in individual portions in oven-able baking dishes,
7. Drizzle the mustard on the toast and place it over the soup;
8. Finish with cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes or until gratinated;
9. Remove from oven and it’s ready to serve!

7. Onion soup with nutmeg

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 5 large sliced onions
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 pinch of cumin

Directions

1. Place in a pan the olive oil, the onion, a pinch of salt and saute for about 30 minutes or until the onions are nicely browned;
2. Add the flour, mix quickly, and then add the stock;
3. Season with the bay leaf, nutmeg and cumin. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes;
4. Remove the bay leaf and beat the soup with a mixer;
5. Serve as you prefer and enjoy!

8. Outback onion soup

Ingredients

• 1,5 L water
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 bouillon cubes
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 100 ml water
• 150 g mozzarella cheese
• 100 g prato cheese
• Salt to taste
• 1 box heavy cream

Directions

1. Boil the water, add the bouillon cubes and set aside;
2. In saucepan, saute the onion with the butter until very soft and golden brown;
3. Season with half the pepper and leave the onion on low heat;
4. In the broth put the remaining pepper, garlic and mix;
5. Add the starch mixture to the broth and cook until thickened a little;
6. Passing through a sieve, transfer the stock to the pan with the onion;
7. Add the cheeses and wait to melt completely;
8. Turn off the heat, pour in the heavy cream and serve!

9. French onion soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1.5 kg thinly sliced onion
• 150 ml white wine
• 100 ml port wine
• 1 L homemade stock
• Grated cheese to taste
• Toast to taste

Directions

1. Place the butter and onion in a pan and cook until golden brown. If necessary, add more butter to prevent burning;
2. Add the white wine and wait for the alcohol to evaporate;
3. Add all the stock and cook for a few minutes;
4. Add the port wine, mix and simmer for 5 minutes
5. Serve the soup in individual portions, place the toast on top and finish with grated cheese;
6. Bake in the oven for gratin and it’s ready!

10. Low carb onion soup

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 kg sliced onion
• Salt to taste
• Fresh thyme to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 150 ml white wine
• 1,5 L broth
• 2 pinches of xanthan gum
• Black pepper to taste
• Grated parmesan cheese to taste

Directions

1. In a saucepan, put the butter, onion, a pinch of salt and thyme;
2. Cook until the onion reduces well and turns golden brown;
3. Add the garlic, saute for a few minutes, pour in the wine and mix until the alcohol evaporates;
4. Add the stock, xanthan gum, pepper and mix until the gum is well dissolved;
5. Cook until about ⅓ of the broth is reduced;
6. Serve the soup in individual portions, finish with cheese and enjoy!

Enjoyed these onion soup options? So, get the ingredients together now and make your favorite version! Enjoy and also see carrot soup recipes to vary the menu during the week.