Five-Onion Soup

Health score
3%
Five-Onion Soup
85 min.
10
278kcal

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Prepare to indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of our delightful Five-Onion Soup, a culinary masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. With a blend of five different types of onions—red, white, green, shallots, and chives—this soup offers a layered depth of flavor that enchants the palate. It’s a heartwarming dish that’s not just about sustenance; it’s about experiencing the intricacies of each ingredient coming together in a warm, inviting bowl.

Imagine the inviting aroma of sweet, caramelized onions filling your kitchen as you sauté them to golden perfection in butter. Infused with caraway seeds and fresh thyme, our soup is further elevated by the addition of rich veal or beef broth and savory chicken stock, creating a comforting broth that warms you from the inside out. Topped with toasted French bread slices and a generous sprinkle of melty Gruyère cheese, each serving presents a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Ideal as a starter or a hearty snack, this Five-Onion Soup not only fulfills your hunger but also makes for a stunning antipasto that will impress your guests. With its incredible blend of ingredients and the comforting nature of a soup, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to bring a taste of warmth and sophistication to their dining table.

Ingredients

  • cups beef broth 
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds 
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • 12 ounce bread french toasted sliced
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  •  spring onion sliced
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • ounces gruyere cheese shredded
  •  onion red halved sliced
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  shallots sliced
  • 0.5 bunch thyme sprigs fresh
  •  onion white halved sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • ladle
  • oven
  • pot
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large (6-quart) soup pot over medium-high heat; add onions and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 to 35 minutes or until onions are softened and a deep golden brown.
  2. Tie thyme in a bundle with kitchen string, and add to onion mixture. Stir in caraway seeds, chicken stock, and veal broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  3. Remove thyme; stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with French bread slices, and sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Place bowls on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles.
  6. Sprinkle each serving evenly with green onions and chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein14.96%
Fat44.24%
Carbs40.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.85
Glycemic Load
14.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.340869591936%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.72mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.6kcal
13.88%
Fat:13.78g
21.2%
Saturated Fat:7.62g
47.65%
Carbohydrates:28.59g
9.53%
Net Carbohydrates:26.61g
9.68%
Sugar:6.39g
7.1%
Cholesterol:34.96mg
11.65%
Sodium:938.98mg
40.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.48g
20.97%
Vitamin B3:4.4mg
22.02%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.58%
Selenium:14.54µg
20.78%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.56%
Folate:65.69µg
16.42%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.27%
Phosphorus:138.39mg
13.84%
Vitamin K:14.1µg
13.43%
Iron:2.1mg
11.69%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.13%
Calcium:104mg
10.4%
Potassium:335.65mg
9.59%
Vitamin A:445.21IU
8.9%
Copper:0.17mg
8.28%
Fiber:1.98g
7.9%
Magnesium:28.11mg
7.03%
Vitamin C:5.55mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.2%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.55%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%
Source:My Recipes