Bacon Red Onion Cream Soup

Name: Bacon Red Onion Cream Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1000 g Red onions; 150 g Smoked bacon, diced; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 l Vegetable broth; 200 ml Heavy cream (30% fat); 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp All-purpose flour (optional); 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp Fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tsp Granulated sugar

Difficulty

easy

Time

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

This rich and creamy red onion soup is a perfect choice for a chilly day or as an elegant appetizer for a dinner party. The sweet flavor of caramelized red onions, the salty crispness of smoked bacon, and the velvety texture of cream create an unforgettable experience. It's an easy-to-make yet incredibly delicious dish that is guaranteed to enchant your taste buds. Prepare it and enjoy the comforting flavors!

Steps

Crisp Bacon

In a heavy-bottomed pot, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Caramelize Onions

Add olive oil and butter to the bacon fat in the pot. Add the thinly sliced red onions and sugar. Caramelize the onions over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until deep brown and sweet.

Add Broth

Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, and cook for 1 minute. If using flour, sprinkle it over, stir well, then pour in the vegetable broth. Stir until smooth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes until the onions are very tender.

Blend and Finish

Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until creamy. Return to the heat, stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and heat through without boiling. Serve garnished with the reserved crispy bacon.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	130 kcal	325 kcal
Protein	5g	12.5g
Fat	10g	25g
Carbohydrate	7g	17.5g
Fiber	1.5g	3.75g
Sugar	4g	10g

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Bacon Red Onion Cream Soup

Difficulty

Time

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ingredients

Steps

Crisp Bacon

Caramelize Onions

Add Broth

Blend and Finish

Extra Tips

► Perfectly caramelized onions are the soul of this soup, so don't rush them; let them brown slowly over medium heat.

► For an even richer flavor, toast a few slices of bread, rub them with garlic, and serve alongside the soup.

► Sprinkle fresh chives or parsley on top of the soup before serving for an even fresher taste.

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