British Onion Soup Recipes

BRITISH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat most of the butter or dripping in a pan, then add the onions, sugar and herbs. Season and cook, uncovered, over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for up to 40 mins until sticky and brown. pour in the cider and simmer until reduced by half. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 mins.
• To serve, heat the grill to high. Spread the bread on both sides with the remaining butter or dripping, then toast under the grill until golden. Scatter with cheese and place back under the grill until melted. Serve the soup in bowls with a slice of the toast floating in it, scattered generously with parsley.

OLD-FASHIONED ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Place sliced onions and butter into slow cooker, and mix until onions are thoroughly coated. Stir in bread and chicken broth.
• Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 to 18 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir well during last hour.

BRITISH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat most of the butter or dripping in a pan, then add the onions, sugar and herbs.
• Season and cook, uncovered, over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for up to 40 mins until sticky and brown, pour in the cider and simmer until reduced by half.
• Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 minutes
• TO SERVE:
• Heat the grill to high.
• Spread the bread on both sides with the remaining butter or dripping, then toast under the grill until golden.
• Scatter with cheese and place back under the grill until melted.
• Serve the soup in bowls with a slice of the toast floating in it, scattered generously with parsley.

CREAMY ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat, saute onions in butter. Add broth, pepper, thyme and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 1-2/3 cups milk. Stir flour into remaining milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.