Captain Don’s Onion Soup With Garlic-Flavored Croutons

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Captain Don's Onion Soup With Garlic-Flavored Croutons
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

1 hour 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 very large onions ( or 8 onions that are merely large )
8 tablespoons lightly-salted butter
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons flour
8 cans campbell 's beef broth
1/2 - 3/4 cup dry vermouth
1 capful Kitchen Bouquet
1 -2 cup garlic-flavored croutons ( enough to cover the top of whatever casserole dish you end up using in the final step )
1/2 cup swiss cheese , cut in julienne strips
1/2 cup gruyere cheese , cut in julienne strips
parmesan cheese
1 loaf stale Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread
olive oil
garlic clove

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
285
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
Captain Don's Onion Soup is a hearty and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter evening. The dish is straightforward to prepare and can be a full meal with the addition of croutons. The three different types of cheese give the soup depth of flavor, although they do add a lot of calories and fat. If you are searching for a low-fat option, you can substitute the cheese for breadcrumbs. This soup can be made in large batches and will keep in the refrigerator for several days. It's a great recipe to have on hand for cozy nights in.

Instructions

1.Slice onions to the desired size.
2.In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions, nutmeg, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine until onions are uniformly coated with butter mixture.
3.Continue cooking over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions caramelize and turn a light brown. Reduce heat if they begin to burn.
4.Sprinkle flour over onions, stirring constantly to prevent clumps. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5.Add beef broth, dry vermouth, and Kitchen Bouquet to pot. Stir to combine all ingredients. Bring soup to a simmer, then lower heat and cook for 45 minutes.
6.Preheat oven to 350°F.
7.While soup is cooking, prepare the croutons. Cut the bread into cubes, coat with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic. Toast the cubes in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
8.Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with croutons and a mixture of Swiss and Gruyere cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9.Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Onion soup is easy and inexpensive to make.

The croutons add a delicious crunch and make the soup filling enough to serve as a full meal.

Can be refrigerated and reheated for later consumption.

CONS

Onions can cause indigestion for some people.

The cheese adds a significant amount of calories and fat to the soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are a low calorie and low fat vegetable that are high in Vitamin C and fiber.
Garlic is beneficial for heart health.
Beef broth can be a source of protein.

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