English Onion Soup With Sage and Mozzarella

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
English Onion Soup with Sage and Mozzarella Recipe
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Moderate

Rating

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Ingredients

3 large red onions , sliced
2 large white onions , sliced
2 large shallots , sliced
3 leeks , sliced
6 garlic cloves , peeled and smashed
8 fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups beef stock
1/2 cup red wine
salt and pepper
4 slices stale bread
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Worcestershire sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
413
Sugar
10g
Fat
23g
This English Onion Soup with Sage and Mozzarella is a delicious twist on the classic French onion soup. Made with a variety of onions, leeks, and shallots, this soup is bursting with savory flavor that comes from caramelizing the onions slowly over low heat. Fresh sage leaves add a fragrant aroma, while a splash of red wine gives the soup a rich depth of flavor. Topped with a slice of toasted bread and melted mozzarella cheese, this soup is a decadent treat that will warm you up on even the coldest of days.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2.Add in the onions, shallots, leeks, garlic, and sage leaves, and stir well to coat with the butter and oil.
3.Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and softened.
4.Pour in the beef stock and red wine, and add salt and pepper to taste.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6.Meanwhile, toast the bread slices until crisp.
7.Preheat the broiler in your oven.
8.Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
9.Top each bowl with a slice of toast and a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese.
10.Drizzle each bowl with Worcestershire sauce.
11.Broil the bowls until the cheese is melted and browned.
12.Serve hot.

PROS

This rich and hearty soup is packed with flavor, and is perfect for a cold winter’s night.

The combination of onions, sage, and red wine is simply delicious.

CONS

This recipe takes a while to prepare, as you need to caramelize the onions slowly to get the depth of flavor.

It also uses quite a bit of butter and cheese, so it’s not the healthiest option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and other beneficial nutrients.
They are believed to promote heart health, improve bone density, and support digestive health.
Sage has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and may help improve brain function and memory.

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