Cream of Onion Soup
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5
Cream of Onion Soup
Description
This Cream of Onion Soup begins by sautéing sweet onions and celery in butter until soft and translucent, building a flavorful base. A brief addition of flour and thyme acts as a thickening and seasoning agent before gradually stirring in chicken broth. The soup simmers until vegetables are fully cooked and softened, after which it is blended to a creamy consistency. Heavy cream is folded in, adding richness and smooth mouthfeel. Seasoning with salt and pepper completes the flavor profile.
The soup has a gentle sweetness from the onions and a subtle herbal undertone from thyme. It can be served garnished with parsley for color. For a cheese variation, sharp cheddar or Swiss can be stirred in before serving to add a savory depth.
Leftovers store well in the fridge up to 4 days and can be frozen for about 4 weeks. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave until hot.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 pound sweet onion cut into ¼" slices
- 3 ribs celery finely chopped
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme, dried leaves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in flour and thyme, cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in broth, a bit at a time, stirring until smooth after each addition.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are very soft.
- Blend soup with a hand blender, add in cream and simmer 5 minutes more. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- Adding 1 cup of sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese before serving enriches the soup's flavor.
- Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 weeks.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave to warm through without breaking the cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 378 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1274IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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