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Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup

A rich and creamy soup featuring caramelized onions and earthy mushrooms, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for depth of flavor
Garnish
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes until they are soft.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and balsamic vinegar, and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
Serve the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Gruyère cheese.
  2. Broil the bowls in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, ensure the broth is vegetable-based. This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

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