French Onion Chowder
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This French onion chowder is one of my favorite weeknight meals because it comes together in just an hour with ingredients I almost always have on hand. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity and affordability, since you're really just working with onions, potatoes, and butter to create something truly elegant. Onions are wonderful for your health too, packed with antioxidants and nutrients that support heart health. Once you caramelize those onions and add the creamy broth, you'll have a comforting bowl that tastes like you spent all day cooking, but honestly requires minimal effort from start to finish.
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Ingredients
- 3onions
- 500 gpotatoes
- 120 gbutter
- 20 gall-purpose flour
- 1000 mlchicken broth
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 1 gsalt
- ½ gblack pepper
- 200 ggrated cheese
- 1fresh parsley
- 50 gbreadcrumbs
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are caramelized and golden brown.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 3
Add the diced potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Add a splash of water if the potatoes start to brown too quickly.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- 6
Add the heavy cream and grated cheese to the pan. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to let the soup boil too vigorously.
- 7
Transfer the soup to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Tip: Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the soup is hot and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- 9
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.
- 10
Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers, if desired.
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