Five-Onion Soup

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

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Indulge in the hearty warmth of our Five-Onion Soup, a luscious blend of flavors that will awaken your taste buds and invite you to gather around the table. Perfect for any occasion—from a cozy family dinner to an elegant appetizer at your next gathering—this comforting soup serves up to 10, making it an ideal choice for entertaining a crowd or simply treating your loved ones.

Each spoonful is a delightful celebration of five distinct onions, cooked to perfection for that rich, caramelized depth of flavor that only onions can deliver. The combination of red onions, white onions, shallots, green onions, and chives creates a symphony of tastes that meld beautifully with the robust veal or beef broth and savory chicken stock.

To elevate this dish further, we top it with crunchy toasted French bread and a generous sprinkle of gooey Gruyère cheese, which melts into a deliciously rich layer of comfort. Finished with aromatic thyme and a hint of caraway seeds, this soup promises a unique experience that is truly unforgettable.

So, heat your soup pot, gather your ingredients, and prepare to delight in a dish that's not only satisfying but also brings a touch of gourmet flair to your dining experience. Serve your Five-Onion Soup as a starter or a cozy snack, and watch as it warms hearts and creates smiles around your dinner 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
  •  green onions sliced
  • teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
  • ounces gruyère cheese shredded
  •  onion red halved sliced
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  shallots sliced
  • 0.5 bunch thyme sprigs fresh
  •  onions 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