Best 5 Italian Style Onion Soup Recipes

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**Italian-Style Onion Soup: A Comforting and Versatile Dish**

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Italian-style onion soup, a delectable dish that combines the essence of rustic Italian cuisine with the comforting goodness of a classic soup. Originating from humble beginnings in kitchens across Italy, this soup has evolved into a culinary masterpiece, capturing the essence of Italian culinary traditions. Our collection of Italian-style onion soup recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every taste and preference, from classic renditions to modern interpretations with unexpected twists. Whether you're seeking a traditional broth-based soup or a rich and creamy version, our recipes provide step-by-step guidance to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Immerse yourself in the aromatic blend of caramelized onions, savory broth, and a symphony of herbs and spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses. From hearty and robust variations to vegetarian and vegan-friendly alternatives, our recipes cater to various dietary needs and preferences. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the diverse world of Italian-style onion soup, embracing the essence of Italian cooking and creating a dish that will warm your heart and nourish your soul.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN-STYLE ONION SOUP



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On a chilly winter's day, warm everyone from head to toe with a steaming pot of this veggie soup. Each bowlful is crowned with a slice of cheesy, tomato-topped toast. -Debbie Miller, Oldsmar, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 slices day-old French bread (1-1/2 inches thick), toasted
5 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter with the oil. Add the onions, rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the broth, wine and vinegar; heat through., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over bread slices; top with mozzarella. Place on a baking sheet., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into bowls; top with toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

ITALIAN ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Italian Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stocks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
8 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon gray salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaf (or 1 t dried sage leaves)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
32 ounces beef broth
4 slices italian country bread, 3/4 inch thick slices
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In 12-14-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown but not burn.
  • Stir in onions and salt.
  • Cook about 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown.
  • Stir in sage and vinegar.
  • Cook 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in broth.
  • Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, set oven control to broil.
  • Sprinkle bread with cheese; place on cookie sheet.
  • Broil with tops 4-6 inches from heat until cheese is melted (watch carefully).
  • Place 1 slice of bread on each serving of soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 1509.9, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 20

TUSCAN ONION SOUP (CARABACCIA)



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I've wanted to make carabaccia ever since I found out it was the ancient ancestor of French onion soup. They say that when made with vegetable broth, it was the favorite soup of vegetarian Leonardo da Vinci. Now you can add these interesting facts to your dinner party conversation repertoire. As for the cinnamon, the safe play is to not add any and live happily ever after. But in tiny amounts it lends a mysterious, warming background note.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds red onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 leaves sage
freshly ground black pepper to taste
ground cinnamon
¼ cup finely ground almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
5 cups beef broth, or more as needed
3 thick slices Italian bread, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
3 leaves sage, or to taste, sliced into thin strips
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste, divided

Steps:

  • Trim ends off onions; halve and peel. Cut onions into thin slices lengthwise along the grain.
  • Heat olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and kosher salt. Cook and stir until starting to turn translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and sweet, about 1 hour.
  • Add sage leaves, pepper, cinnamon, and almonds to the onions. Cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a soup pot. Pour in red wine vinegar and broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place Italian bread on the baking sheet. Drizzle some olive oil over the bread; sprinkle sliced sage and some Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each with a piece of toast. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the toast and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Dunk toast into the soup and let soak for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1749.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP



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When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice skating get-together, it was a hit. -Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, curry powder and white pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN ONION SOUP



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Adapted from Huey's recipe of the same name for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. Huey (Iain Hewitson) is a well-known Australian chef who has written several books, runs a popular Melbourne restaurant, and appears twice daily in his TV cooking show. This recipe is from his website.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, crushed plus
6 additional garlic cloves, to be used later
2 leeks, thoroughly washed and sliced
1 kg yellow onions (Americans) or 1 kg brown onion (Australians)
2 (400 ml) cans tomatoes, drained and diced
6 cups chicken stock (or vegetable)
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley (flat leaf)
salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
butter (optional)
3 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed, to form croutons
pecorino cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick pot and sauté the garlic, leek and onions for about 30 minutes until golden brown, regularly stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot, turning down the heat after about 10 minutes. (You may need more oil if you are not using a non-stick pot).
  • Add the tomatoes, stock, parsley, seasonings and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and bring to the boil. Then simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • While the soup is cooking, heat a little oil, butter and the remaining 6 cloves of garlic in a heavy-bottomed pan (that can go into the oven).
  • Add a couple of handfuls of the day-old bread, cubed and toss until well coated. Then cook in the oven until golden.
  • Transfer the croutons to a bowl and toss with a good handful of pecorino whilst still hot.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls and top with the croutons and an extra sprinkling of cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 834.2, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 22.3, Protein 18.2

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of olive oil and butter to sauté the onions.
  • Do not crowd the onions in the pot. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the onions slowly over low heat. This will allow them to caramelize and develop a deep flavor.
  • Add a splash of white wine or sherry to the soup for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the soup.
  • Add some fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the soup for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a crusty baguette or other type of bread.

Conclusion:

Italian-style onion soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its rich flavor and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to warm you up and fill you up. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this Italian-style onion soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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