Onion soup-a bistro classic-is enriched with cream for an elegant touch.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
5 cups sliced onions (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 7- to 8-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon dry Sherry
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Minced fresh chives
Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until very tender and pale golden, about 25 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add broth and potato and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
Step 2
Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return to pot. Stir in cream, Sherry and thyme. Simmer about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead; chill. Bring to simmer before serving.) Sprinkle with chives.
