You guys. Because my fabulous husband went to the store just ONE MORE TIME, I get to bring you this delicious Creamy Onion Soup. I also get a delicious lunch tomorrow on my day off. My husband-he is a saint. A true saint.
I have to tell the truth. It was a tough weekend. I went to the cabin planning on making a few dishes for the blog. It was a very cold weekend, and I had planned on staying inside, cooking and photographing. I had a very clear vision. Very specific recipes I wanted to make. Specific timing to capitalize on my weekend away . Specific photos I wanted in specific lighting at specific times of day. None of it went as planned. The soup was too lumpy. The casserole was too runny. The cookie dough was too dry. The light was too harsh. I wanted to cry. Leftovers went into the trash. I went to bed early.
All of the recipes I made were edible, and in fact we ate them for lunch and for dinner. They just were not what I had in my mind. Not as good as they could be. And not what I wanted on the blog.
I woke up the next morning with a headache. My husband, who has been sick this week, had a bottle of advil on his side of the bed, and was willing to share. He got up to let the dog out so I could try to sleep just a few more minutes. When I did get up, I felt some of my energy return. I asked him if he might want to go to the grocery store so I could have another go at the Creamy Onion Soup I had in my mind, fully waiting for him to tell me to forget it. After all he had been at the store the day before. AND he was sick.
But, despite not feeling well, he went to our little small town grocery store to pick up more ingredients. So I could get back to bringing my soup to life. What a guy.
And this time was the charm for the Creamy Onion Soup. Yep, this time I got it right. The thickness, the richness, the flavor. The soup that I had envisioned in my mind was now in my bowl. My husband agreed, it was worth the morning trip in the frigid cold. Better yet, I am hoarding the left overs, and that means lunch tomorrow is also going to be fantastic!
Some of you may remember the Walkabout Soup at Outback Steakhouse. It used to be my favorite soup, but several years ago they took it off of the menu. And then they closed the Outback Steakhouse in my suburb. So no more Outback and no more Walkabout Soup. I think that this was the soup in my head when I was trying to develop this Creamy Onion Soup. Is it identical? I don’t think so. But it does have all of that creamy, onion-y goodness that I loved. It might actually be better.
I’m already wondering how long I have to wait before I can make it again. I don’t think a week is unreasonable. Hope my husband is willing to run back to the grocery store!
Creamy Onion Soup
This is a creamy onion soup, perfect for the frigid cold we are having here in Minneapolis!
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 cups yellow onions thinly sliced and halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 8 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock to make this soup Vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- Italian parsley chopped for garnish
- Cheddar cheese shredded for garnish
- Scallions finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
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n a dutch oven, melt butter until foaming.
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Add onions, salt and pepper, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
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Pour white wine over onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wine is reduced.
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Add chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
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Bring soup to a boil and then turn down heat to low.
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Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
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In a small bowl, whisk flour and cream until thickened into a paste.
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Add paste to soup and gently whisk until fully incorporated. (it will initally be lumpy-keep whisking!)
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Continue to simmer until the soup is thickened, approximately 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted.
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Garnish with Italian parsley, cheddar cheese and/or scallions.
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Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
As cheese that is freshly shredded melts the best, you may want to avoid pre-shredded cheese which contains stabilizers.
Keep in mind also, that this a thick, creamy soup, and will likely be best if reheated on the stove.
If you do not like to use wine in your cooking, simply omit it and skip that step, instead going directly to adding the stock-the soup will still be delicious!
For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock!
If you make this Creamy Onion Soup-post a photo on social media #WithTwoSpoons! We’d love to see what you’re making!
Your creamy onion soup looks delicious. I feel your pain. Many of my well laid plans don’t turn out just right when trying to create new recipes and photograph. The recipe doesn’t work out…the recipe works but the lighting isn’t right for photography. It really is a process isn’t it!!! But…I have to admit I love when it all turns out!
I’ve been on a good streak so I shouldn’t complain…this day was due. But, having said that, it was still FRUSTRATING! I agree, so great when it all turns out!
Your recipes are always so great! This one looks so yummy!
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Thanks Amanda! Hope you get a chance to try it!
thanks for your effort, Good and great. I always read your blog just because of your post material. keep it up !!
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Oh my gosh this looks so good!! I might have to make it this weekend!
xo
Lee Anne
It’s a comforting one!
Yum, this recipe looks delish!! Must try this winter! Thank you for sharing!!
Enjoy!
Your soup sounds delicious. We usually have French Onion Soup, but now that I’ve heard of Creamy Onion Soup, that’s what we’ll have next time. 🙂
Every once in awhile you just need some cream in your life!
You will love it!
I am the only one who loves to sit down to a big bowl of creamy onion soup. I still make it and keep a bowl for myself. Rest goes into other dishes.
I thought I was the only one in my house too, but my husband and 5 year old ended up loving it!
Omg this looks amazing, I’m definitely pinning this for later!
Awesome! Feel free to follow our pinterest boards!
Wow! This looks so yummy! Happy weekend!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
Happy weekend to you too!
This looks amazing! I’m going to pin this and share with my wife (who will be able to make it much better than I can!)
It’s a pretty simple one-but maybe you can make it together! 😉
I am a huge fan of onion soup and this looks delicious- I will try and make it this week
Enjoy! I think I’m going to make it again this week also!
Oh this looks goooood. Hearty and perfect for winter weather!
Super hearty! Perfect when you need some comfort food!
We love soups in our home! And it healthy too Win Win:) I can’t wait to try it
Soup is a favorite around here 🙂 !
Onion soup is probably my favorite cold weather food! Definitely going to try this 🙂
xx nicole
http://www.nicoleparise.com
Enjoy! It’s the perfect comfort food!
Sitting here reading you post and eating a big bowl
Of potato soup! Your Creamy Inion Soup sounds wonderful! Maybe we’ll have that tomorrow. 😊
Oh yes. We love potato soup too!
I love a good cream based soup, this looks amazing and I love the toppings. I’m not one to give up easily when I have an idea, so glad you were finally able to bring your vision to life.
Enjoy! It’s really delicious!
Hi! Looks super good… don’t have a dutch oven. Is a regular pot sufficient or would a cast iron pot work instead? Thanks!
You could do it in a regular soup pot! Enjoy!