Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup.
Ingredients
- 6 tbspsalted butter
- 4 mediumyellow onions
thinly sliced
- 1 ¼ cdry white wine
such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
- 3 clovesgarlic minced or grated
- 2 ccremini or wild mushrooms
sliced
- 2 tbspfresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbspchopped fresh sage
- 1 tsphoney
- 6 clow sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tspworcestershire sauce)
(or soy sauce
- 2bay leaves
- kosher salt and black pepper
- ½ cheavy cream
- 6slices french bread
- 2 cshredded gruyère cheese
Directions
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1. Melt together the butter, onions, and honey in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 10 minutes. At this point, you want to slowly add 3/4 cup of the wine, 1/4 cup at a time, until the wine cooks into the onions. Continue to cook another 10-15 minutes until you've used the 3/4 cup of wine and the onions are deeply caramelized.2. Add the garlic, mushrooms, thyme, and sage. Season with salt and pepper, cook another 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup wine, the broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and return the soup to a simmer, simmer 10 minutes, then stir in the cream and cook another 5-10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes, until very dry. Switch the oven to broil. 4. Ladle the soup into oven safe bowls. Add a slice of bread to each, and top evenly with cheese. Place each soup bowl on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven, broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with fresh thyme. Eat!
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, comforting soup that feels both familiar and wonderfully new? This Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup takes everything you adore about the classic French onion and elevates it with an irresistible, velvety richness.
What sets this soup apart is the thoughtful integration of savory mushrooms and a delicate touch of heavy cream. This combination transforms the traditional, robust flavors into an incredibly satisfying, smooth experience, making it a standout dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering. The balance of caramelized sweetness and earthy depth is truly exceptional.
As you delve into this creamy soup, you'll discover deeply caramelized yellow onions, tender cremini or wild mushrooms, and a rich, aromatic broth. Each spoonful offers a complex layering of flavors, enhanced by fresh thyme and sage, a hint of honey, and the savory notes of dry white wine and Worcestershire sauce. Topped with a crusty slice of French bread and a generous layer of melted, bubbly Gruyère cheese, it’s a symphony of textures—soft onions, meaty mushrooms, hearty bread, and gooey cheese—all swimming in a flavorful, luxurious base. This is a substantial soup, clocking in at 630 calories per serving, designed to be a satisfying meal in itself.
Feel free to customize this delightful soup to suit your pantry or preferences. For a vegetarian version, simply swap chicken broth for a rich vegetable broth. If Gruyère isn't on hand, another good melting cheese like Comté or Emmentaler would work well. Don't have Worcestershire sauce? Soy sauce can offer a similar savory depth in a pinch. You can also experiment with different varieties of mushrooms for varying earthy undertones.
Serve this decadent Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup as a hearty main course on a chilly evening, or as an impressive appetizer that's sure to wow your guests.