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If you think that french onion soup is one of the best soups in the world you are undoubtedly right. But did you ever eat its lesser known cousin, creamy french onion soup? Once you do, you’ll probably be hard pressed to decide which version is the better one, the more famous gratinated clear version or this creamy one, which I have enhanced here with toasted bread, toasted almonds and fried garlic chips. I am of course a huge fan of both versions, but for me, the creamy version is the clear winner.
Way back, during my youth in the old countries, these two variations alternated on the menus of many restaurants of all types and they also were a cold weather staple in many homes, where often lager beer was added for even more richness. 🙂
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Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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Preparation :
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- saute onions and garlic in butter until onions have completely broken down, about 30 minutes, without caramelizing
- add flour,saute another 3 minutes without letting the flour changing color
- add chicken or vegetable stock, simmer until onions are VERY soft, (add some white wine if you are not off the wagon, as I am 🙂
- add heavy cream, season with kosher salt and white pepper, simmer another 3 minutes
- check / adjust seasoning
- toast a few slices of bread of your choice, I used seeded reye
- add bread slices to serving bowl, sprinkle with grated parmesan
- add soup
- top with toasted almonds (center), sliced chives (middle ring) fried garlic chips (outer ring)
- Soupe A L’Oignon Au Crème (Creamy French Onion Soup)
- Soupe A L’Oignon Au Crème (Creamy French Onion Soup)
- Soupe A L’Oignon Au Crème (Creamy French Onion Soup)
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