Cream of Onion Soup

Submitted by yooper

"When you're feeling blue or out of sorts, a nice bowl of soup may be just what you need. This recipe fits the bill!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 cups sliced onions (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
• 5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
• 7 -8 ounces russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• minced fresh chives

directions

1. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2. Add 9onions and saute until very tender and pale golden, about 25 minutes.
3. Add garlic, and stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth and potato and bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is very tender, about 25 minutes.
6. Cool slightly.
7. Working in batches, puree soup in blender.
8. Return to pot.
9. Stir in cream, sherry and thyme.
10. Simmer about 10 minutes.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Sprinkle with chives.

Reviews

[Jill77]

I can't believe I'm the first to try this. It is definitley a great comfort food. You could probably add even more potato if you want a heavier consistency, but this is very nice. Served with a salad and some fresh foccacia - delish! The only thing I did different is use a splash of Merlot in place of the sherry. Worked just fine. Thanks Mark!

 

[amberlyorose]

I loved the recipe, but also completely changed it as per the other reviews.

 

[Nancy V.]

not really impressed. As is the soup is very thin, I even doubled the potatoes per previous reviews and still needed to add corn starch. also very bland. I made as is. then doubled everything still blah.... not what you are looking for... pass over to the next recipe.

 

[Lise S.]

I made this soup with four leeks instead of the onions because I was cooking for someone who claims they can't eat onions. It came out good but needed more leaks. Since I usually try to use what is on hand, I used 1/2&1/2 instead of cream but I felt it was rich tasting enough. It was a satisfying soup that did take the worries all away. Together with a grilled chicken breast sandwich I would repeat the meal all over again! To note: I had to briefly turn off the stove while making the soup due to a tornado warning. A December night to remember!

 

[puddymom]

Excellent soup! I doubled the potatoes and used 1 cup half & half instead of half cup whipping cream. I also used white pepper, though I'm sure black pepper would do just fine. I didn't have any sherry on hand, either.