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Red Onion Soup

By Peggy Markel

3.8

(10)

Onion soup is known internationally as a French classic, but the Tuscans claim that they were actually the first to use the tear-provoking vegetable in soup.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds red onions, sliced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth

Preparation

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onions; stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth, scraping up browned bits from pan bottom. Simmer 15 minutes. Working in batches and using on/off turns, blend soup in processor to coarse puree. Return soup to pot and bring just to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.

TagsSoupSoup/StewItalianEuropeanRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableStarterDinnerNut FreeDairy Free5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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