Creamy Sweet Onion Soup

Name: Creamy Sweet Onion Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large vidalia onions, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1/2 cup white wine; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 cup light cream (or milk); salt, if needed, to taste; chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Submitted by *Parsley*

"This makes a great appetizer soup. Easy to make."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large vidalia onions, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
¹⁄₂ cup white wine
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup light cream (or milk)
salt, if needed, to taste
chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

directions

In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; add onions and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring often, or until onions start to brown. Scrape browned pieces from bottom; stir.
Reduce heat and add flour; stir briskly to dissolve.
Add broth, wine, pepper, paprika, and basil; stir well and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
Stir in cream (or milk); heat through. Salt to taste; if needed.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley (optional).

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Reviews

Very nice creamy soup and extremely easy to make. I admit to 2 additions, I added a little fresh minced garlic; and some fresh thyme, just because I love thyme with onions. I had to roast some onions for another dish that day, so I did use 1/2 raw onions and 1/2 roasted. It gave it a great flavor. However, it would of been fine without the added roasted onions. As suggested I used light cream and everything else was exactly as written. The garlic was my taste and I did sample the soup prior to adding the thyme and it was wonderful as is. I just like the bit of added flavor (personal preference). What a nice light, but tasty soup. Thx Parsley!!

SarasotaCook
I had some serious doubts about this recipe at first, but they were completely dispelled once I took my first spoonful! Creamy and extremely flavorful. I even used low fat milk and about 1 tablespoon butter! (I also substituted bouquet garni herbs for the basil, which I ran out of.) The sweet onions added to the flavor, and the broth, while thick, did not have that floury taste that sometimes comes through. I liked this so much I ate the leftovers for breakfast at work the next day:) Definitely deserves to be made again, and it was a cinch to make too. Thanks!

Kumquat the Cats fr

Tweaks

I had some serious doubts about this recipe at first, but they were completely dispelled once I took my first spoonful! Creamy and extremely flavorful. I even used low fat milk and about 1 tablespoon butter! (I also substituted bouquet garni herbs for the basil, which I ran out of.) The sweet onions added to the flavor, and the broth, while thick, did not have that floury taste that sometimes comes through. I liked this so much I ate the leftovers for breakfast at work the next day:) Definitely deserves to be made again, and it was a cinch to make too. Thanks!

Kumquat the Cats fr