Creamy onion soup is a dish that is associated with French cuisine. In France, however, onion cream soup is served in a different form than presented in this recipe and is not always blended to a smooth consistency. The French serve creamy onion soup with croutons under a layer of cheese topping. Be sure to try the recipe for creamy onion soup.
Ingredients
- White onion, 3 large pieces
- Carrot, 1 piece
- Processed cheese, 5 dag
- Vegetable broth, 4 cups
- Potatoes, 2 pieces
- Bread, 2 slices
- Fine-grain iodized sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Ground hot paprika, to taste
- Butter, about 1 tablespoon
Preparation
Bouillon:
- Bring the broth to a boil. Peel the potatoes and carrot. Dice the potatoes into small cubes, and grate the carrot using a coarse grater. Add them to the broth. Cook until soft.
Soup: 2. Peel and finely dice the onions. Heat butter (about 1 tablespoon) in a pan, add the onions, and sauté, stirring frequently. The onions should become translucent but not browned. Add the onions to the broth and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat, let it cool slightly, and add the processed cheese, cut into pieces (it can be flavored, e.g., herbal or with ham).
- Blend everything into a smooth cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Croutons: 5. Cut the bread into cubes. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan, add the bread, and fry until golden brown. Add more butter if necessary – the bread should be crispy but not burnt. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and ground hot paprika.
- Pour portions of soup into bowls and sprinkle with croutons.
