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Delicious Caramelized Onion & Apple Cider Soup

Delicious Caramelized Onion & Apple Cider Soup

Ingredients

  • 4large onions (thinly sliced)
  • 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 cupapple cider
  • 4 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoonfresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/2 cupgrated Gruyère cheese
  • 1French baguette (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cupchopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the onions: In a large pot, heat 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the 4 large, thinly sliced onions. Stir frequently, cooking them slowly until they are caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the apple cider: Once the onions are golden brown, pour in 1 cup of apple cider. Increase to medium-high heat, stirring frequently to deglaze the pot and scrape up any browned bits. Let the cider cook down for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to concentrate.

  3. 3

    Incorporate the broth: Add in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to combine and allow the mixture to simmer on low for an additional 15-20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the baguette: While the soup simmers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the slices of the French baguette on a baking sheet and sprinkle them generously with 1/2 cup of grated Gruyère cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

  5. 5

    Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top with the cheesy baguette croutons and sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts over each serving for added crunch. Serve immediately for a delightful experience.