Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup. Caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety broth come together to create a luxurious bowl of soup that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Caramelized Onions:
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom Mixture:
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Soup Base:
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Gruyere cheese for serving
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook until caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms, garlic, and thyme in butter and olive oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Soup Base: In the pot with caramelized onions, stir in flour and cook for a few minutes. Gradually whisk in broth and bring to a simmer. Add the mushroom mixture.
- Blend and Simmer: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with grated Gruyere cheese, and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
