THE BEST Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup

If you’ve never had Cream of Onion Soup, you’re in for a real treat. This recipe is made with simple ingredients like caramelized onions, chicken stock, cream, and sherry. This smooth soup will wow family and friends.

The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe
The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe

The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe

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I love making soup. There’s something comforting about sitting down to a family meal where soup is the star of the show on a chilly evening. This recipe tastes like a rich comfort food with a smooth flavor. When you add caramelized onions to a dish, it’s the beginning of any great recipe.

My sister found this amazing recipe in a cookbook that featured soups from famous ski resorts. What a fun idea for a cookbook! It’s called Ski Town Soups by Jeannie Iverson. The cookbook was published in 2012.

To Die For Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe - Caramelized Onions
To Die For Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe – Caramelized Onions

The cookbook features over 100 soup recipes from 60 North American ski resorts. This Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup recipe is from the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. I altered the measurements of the ingredients a bit to make this soup even better.

This homemade cream of onion soup might become your favorite soup of all time. It’s really that good! If you’re looking for something different than French onion soup, you’ve found it.

You can serve this smooth soup recipe as a first course or add a side salad and crusty bread for a main course or a hearty lunch. Everyone needs easy recipes to taste delicious. You’ll love the savory flavor of this soup.

This soup is an easy dinner recipe on a cold day.

Interesting Facts About Onions

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To Die For Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe – Fresh Onions
  • The three most common types of onions are yellow, white, and red onions.
  • On average, Americans eat 19 pounds of onions per person per year. In Libya, they average 67 pounds of onions per person per year. Wow!
  • Eating parsley will help you get rid of onion breath.
  • Yellow onions rule the world. Approximately 75% of the world’s onion production is for yellow onions.
  • California produces the most onions in the United States.

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The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe with Croutons
The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe with Croutons

Simple Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter

3 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups dry sherry

1 quart low sodium chicken stock

2 cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon hot sauce

2 twists of freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter and add the sliced onions. Sautรฉ the onions over medium-low heat until they are caramelized. This step could take up to 30 minutes. You’ll want to stir the brown onions often with a wooden spoon to keep them from burning.

After the onions have caramelized, stir in the white pepper and thyme. Add the flour and mix thoroughly with the sautรฉed onion. Pour in the sherry and cook until thickened.

Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-high heat and let cook for five more minutes. Add fresh cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Cook the cream of onion soup until heated through.

If needed, adjust seasoning.

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To-Die-For Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe

Tips

  • Make sure you watch the onions so they don’t burn.
  • Top this soup with homemade croutons or green onions for a simple garnish.
  • The more you caramelize the onions, the sweeter they are.
  • You can substitute yellow onions for sweet onions.
  • To add some spice to your soup, add some red pepper flakes to your bowl.
  • Four tablespoons of butter equals 1/4 cup of butter.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth or beef broth for chicken stock.

Storage

This creamy soup recipe will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator when properly stored in an airtight container.

Soups with dairy don’t freeze well because the texture and taste turn grainy after thawing.

What can you serve with this creamy onion soup?

  • Crusty French bread or baguette slices for dipping.
  • A mixed green salad with a tangy vinaigrette to contrast the creamy soup. A salad makes the perfect side dish for your favorite soup recipes.
  • Roasted vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, or Brussels sprouts.
  • A cheese and charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, and pickles.
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches for a classic pairing.
  • Herb-infused focaccia bread.
  • A side of sautรฉed mushrooms for earthy flavor.
  • You can serve this soup in a bread bowl.

Garnish Ideas

The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe
The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Dollop of sour cream
  • Chopped fresh chives
  • Crispy bacon
  • Croutons
  • Caramelized onions
  • Drizzle with a bit of cream

Is cream of onion soup difficult to make?

Not at all! Cream of onion soup is relatively easy to prepare. It involves sautรฉing onions until caramelized, then adding broth and simmering until the flavors meld together. Finally, the cream is added for richness.

Can I make this white onion soup recipe without cream?

You can make a dairy-free version of cream of onion soup by using alternative ingredients such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. These substitutes will impart a creamy texture without dairy.

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The Best Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe
Yield: 4-5 Servings

Caramelized Cream of Onion Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This wonderful caramelized cream of onion soup is made with caramelized onions, chicken stock, cream, sherry, and thyme. All your family and friends will love this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups dry sherry
  • 1 quart low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 twists of freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Sauté the onions over medium heat until they are caramelized. This step can take 30 minutes. You'll want to stir the onions often to prevent them from burning.

2. After the onions have caramelized, stir in the white pepper and thyme. Add the flour and mix thoroughly with caramelized onions. Pour in the sherry and cook until thickened.

3. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let cook for 5 more minutes. Add cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Cook until heated through.

4. If needed, adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Yield

5

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 514Total Fat 44gSaturated Fat 28gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 132mgSodium 1667mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 2gSugar 8gProtein 8g

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  1. This soup sounds divine! I will try it out, as soon as I can get some sherry…I use only red onions these days, so hopefully that will be as good. Thanks for sharing, Kelly!