Description
This wonderful caramelized cream of onion soup is made with caramelized onions, chicken stock, cream, sherry, and thyme. All your family and friends will love this recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups dry sherry
- 1 quart low sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 twists freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Sauté over medium heat until caramelized, about 30 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in white pepper and thyme. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Pour in sherry and cook until thickened.
- Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Cook until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Stir onions frequently to prevent burning during caramelization.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan for even cooking.
- Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Soup
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1667mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 132mg