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Roasted Onion Soup

Published on February 18, 2011 by Helen 7 Comments
Last Updated on November 27, 2020

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A bowl of onion soup is supremely comforting, the veritable hug in a bowl, rich sticky onions, topped with melted cheese on toast.   This soup contains two types of onions cooked in two different ways, to add texture and richness without the need for beef stock!    

Table of Contents

  • Onion Soup A Perfect Winter Warmer
  • Roast Onion Soup
  • Caramelising onions  
  • How to Make Roast Onion Soup
  • Double Onion Soup
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

Onion Soup A Perfect Winter Warmer

I love onion soup. There’s nothing better on a cold winter’s evening, and certainly nothing better when you’re feeling stuffy with a cold. The soup is double onion, as it contains white and red onions, both cooked in two different ways by slowly frying and roasting. It’s a lovely variation on the classic French onion soup, full of flavour and texture!  

Roast Onion Soup

Roasted onions blended into a puree are a simple fuss-free way to add delicious thickness and sweetness to traditional onion soup. Which I far prefer to making it the traditional way.  

Finish with some stock, a glug of wine and you are ready to go. 

You can’t hurry this recipe – properly caramelising onions takes time, so making this is a great way to relax and step back from a busy day.

Caramelising onions  

A pan of caramelised onions is a wonderous thing, but it takes time and is something that you cannot rush. Properly caramelising onions will take at least 20 minutes for a coupe of onions, and up to 90 minutes for a big batch.  

There aren’t any real short cuts, although you can cheat and speed it them up a little, but time, a good heavy pan and a heat diffuser are your friends.   Read my hints and tips for perfect caramelised onions. 

How to Make Roast Onion Soup

Step 1 – Place the four whole onions on a baking tray in the oven at GM5/190°C/375°F. Roast for about 45 minutes until they are soft and oozing juice.

Step 2 – Meanwhile put the sliced onions in a saucepan with a little olive oil. Sauté them over a low heat until they are soft and starting to caramelize. Keep an eye on them as they cook and nudge them from time to time to stop them sticking and burning.

Step 3 – When the roast onions are done, cut the tops off and squeeze the soft insides into a bowl. Then blitz them with a stick blender to make a puree.

Step 4 – Add the sugar to the sautéing onions and turn up the heat, stirring all the time until the sugar has caramelized and turned golden. Then add the onion puree, and enough stock to cover the onions. Throw in a glug of wine or sherry, and your choice of mushroom ketchup, soy sauce or tamari. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavours and season to taste.

Step 5 – Traditionally French onion soup is served with a slice of toast/crouton covered in melted cheese (usually Gruyère or Emmental). Serve your double onion soup with a slice of your favourite cheese on toast, on the side or on top. If you don’t want the dairy or the extra calories, a simple slice of toast or a chunk of herb bread is delicious too. 

Roast Onion Soup 

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5 from 6 votes

Double Onion Soup

If you love onions, then you'll adore this vegetarian double onion soup made with roasted onions.
Servings: 2
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr

Ingredients

  • 4 red onions (2 whole and 2 finely sliced)
  • 4 white onions (2 whole and 2 finely sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable stock (240ml)
  • 1 tbsp sherry (optional)
  • 1 tbsp mushroom ketchup (soy sauce, tamari or Worcestershire sauce )
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the 4 whole onions on a baking tray and put into the oven at GM5/190°C/375°F. Roast for about 45 minutes until they are soft and oozing juice.
  • Meanwhile, sauté the sliced onions in a saucepan with little olive oil over a low heat until they are soft and starting to caramelize. Keep an eye on them and nudge them from time to time to stop them sticking and burning.
  • When the roast onions are done, cut the tops off and squeeze the soft insides into a bowl. Then blitz them to a purée using a stick blender.
  • Add the sugar to the sautéing onions and turn the heat up, stirring them all the time until the sugar has caramelized and turned golden. Add the onion puree, and enough stock to cover the onions. Throw in a glug of wine and your choice of mushroom ketchup, soy sauce, tamari or Worcestershire sauce. Finally, simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavours. Season to taste.
  • Serve with toast or bread, or with a slice of cheese on toast.

Notes

This soup freezes well.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Double Onion Soup
Amount Per Serving (2 servings)
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 642mg18%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 32.6mg40%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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If you enjoyed this recipe, why not try my butternut squash soup with tahini and lemon? Or try these caramelized onions as an accompaniment to cheese, egg or meat dishes. 

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  1. Jacqueline

    5 stars
    I got hold of a good recipe for onion gravy. I used it at Christmas. I will email it to you.
    ps soup looks yummy!

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  2. Jacqueline

    Gravy sent :)
    Ick, what a thought, imagine receiving gravy in mail!
    OK, too much wine, I am going now.
    xx

    Reply
  3. Sarah

    5 stars
    I make a nice onion gravy, though it’s a while since I’ve made it and I really hope I’ve written down the recipe somewhere! I cook it very slowly, I know there’s some vecon in there and a little bit of balsamic… and some thyme. Must try to recreate it soon.

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  4. the caked crusader

    5 stars
    I love onions – a box of onions arriving in the post would be a dream come true! Your soup looks lovely and thick.

    Reply
  5. Antonia

    5 stars
    The soup looks delicious – such a comforting flavour and, as you suggest, brilliant with cheese on toast! I’ve not thought to make a soup with both red and white onions together but really like the sound of this.

    Reply
  6. hazey_jane

    5 stars
    Part of why onion soup normally tastes scrummy is the beef stock used, is this as good as if it was with beef stock?

    Reply
  7. Angela Campbell

    5 stars
    Saw this on your fb page – thanks – am off to buy onions tomorrow – yum!

    Reply

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