
French Onion Bisque
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making French Onion Bisque at home is one of my favorite ways to transform humble onions into something truly elegant. This creamy version combines the deep, caramelized flavors you'd expect from a classic French bistro with a luxurious silky texture that feels fancy but comes together in just over an hour. I love that onions are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, so you're getting real nutrition alongside the comfort. The best part? This recipe is surprisingly straightforward and economical, using simple pantry staples that most of us already have on hand. It's the kind of dish that tastes like you spent all day cooking when really you've only invested fifty five minutes of actual work.
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Ingredients
- 800onions
- 120 gbutter
- 20 gall-purpose flour
- 250 mldry white wine
- 1000 mlchicken broth
- 250 mlbeef broth
- 10 gsalt(optional, to taste)
- 5 gblack pepper(optional, to taste)
- 10 gfresh thyme
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 150 mlheavy cream
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Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 2
Add the sliced onions and cook until they are softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be patient, as this step can take up to 30 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Tip: This will help thicken the soup.
- 4
Add the white wine and cook until it has almost completely evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be careful not to let the soup boil over.
- 5
Add the chicken and beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Tip: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the fresh thyme and garlic.
Tip: This will enhance the flavors of the soup.
- 7
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Tip: Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches, then return it to the saucepan.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and cook over low heat until heated through.
Tip: This will give the soup a rich and creamy texture.
- 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: You can add more salt, pepper, or thyme to taste.
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