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caramelized onion and water chestnut soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ashley Ramsey
White Springs, PA

I LOVE onions. It's a weird food fetish but my husband is okay with it. I put them on everything! This is similar to a french onion soup with some twists. I know it may seem labor intensive but It is definitely worth trying at least once if you happen to share the same love for onions as I do.

(1 rating)
yield 7 -8
prep time 45 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For caramelized onion and water chestnut soup

  • 2 lg
    white onions
  • 1 md
    red onion
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 can
    water chestnuts
  • 4 c
    beef broth
  • 2 c
    fresh rye bread crumbs
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    dry white wine
  • 5 oz
    gruyere cheese, finely grated
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 4 sprig
    parsley or more if wanted
  • sea salt and ground pepper

How To Make caramelized onion and water chestnut soup

  • 1
    Chop onions into 1/4 slices.
  • 2
    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and chestnuts and saute, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, takes about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Add wine, and cook until it evaporates. Add bay leaf and broths, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer- cover the pot with a lid, for about another 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add rye bread crumbs, and saute until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool. Add cheese and parsley, and toss with a fork.
  • 6
    Ladle the soup into bowls and then add the rye bread crumb, cheese and parsley mixture on top! Enjoy!
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