Description
This Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Soup with Cheesy Toasties is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. The rich, savory soup paired with gooey, cheesy toasties is a winning combination that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cheesy Toasties:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and sugar, cooking slowly for 20–25 minutes until deeply caramelized.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms to the pot and cook for 8–10 minutes until they release their juices and brown.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute. Deglaze the pot with white wine if using.
- Simmer Soup: Add broth, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Cheesy Toasties: Spread butter on baguette slices, top with cheese, and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and serve with cheesy toasties on the side or floating on top.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream at the end.
- The cheesy toasties can be made with sourdough or rye bread for a heartier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toastie
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
