Garlic And Onion Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Add the wine, thyme, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the cheese rind. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add 5 cups water, reduce the heat to low and bring to a gentle simmer; cook until the garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the bread and let soak, 10 minutes.
• Remove the thyme, bay leaf and cheese rind from the saucepan; stir in the grated cheese, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the sliced garlic and a pinch of salt in a skillet over low heat; cook until the garlic is golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the fried garlic, some of the garlic oil, and dill.

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic; cover and cook until onions are tender but not brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add flour; stir 2 minutes.
• Add broth, half and half, Sherry, thyme and bay leaf; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until garlic is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Working in batches, puree soup with bread in blender until smooth.
• Return to pot.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Rewarm soup over medium heat; serve.

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cover; cook until onions are tender but not brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, half and half, Sherry, thyme and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until garlic is very tender, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Working in batches, puree soup with bread in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm soup over medium heat; serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place onions and garlic in a shallow roasting pan, and add 3 cups of the chicken stock.
• Sprinkle with thyme, pepper and salt. Dot with butter.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Stir once or twice during baking.
• Remove the pan from the oven and puree the onions and garlic with the liquid until smooth.
• Gradually add the remaining stock and the cream.
• Pour the soup into a large saucepan, adjusting the seasonings and slowly heat through.
• Do no allow the soup to boil. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Steps:

• Saute chopped mushrooms in olive oil over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir as little as possible so that they brown, not steam.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add onions and garlic.
• Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Add the broth, half and half, sherry, thyme, and bay leaf.
• Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Add the bread pieces, stir well, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Discard the bay leaf.
• Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until the bread has dissolved and the soup is smooth.
• (You can also do this in batches in a blender or food processor, but use caution to avoid burns.) Add the reserved mushrooms to the pureed soup and heat through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine the onions, garlic, and shallots in a roasting pan in a single layer. Add the olive oil and seasoning salt, and toss to coat. Roast until well browned, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove the pan from the oven and set over 2 burners on medium-low heat. Add 2 cups of chicken stock, sage, thyme and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate any of the caramelized bits from the bottom.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a large pot over medium-low heat. Add remaining 4 cups chicken stock and balsamic vinegar, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and stir in cream. Serve with French bread.