CARAMELIZED ONION AND SHIITAKE SOUP WITH GRUYERE-BLUE CHEESE

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From The Best of Cooking Light, March 2009. "Earthy shiitake mushrooms and pungent cheese toasts give this soup more heartiness than classic French onion soup. For a light main course option, pair with a simple green salad."

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Onions

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups sliced yellow onions (about 2 lbs)
5 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 10 oz whole mushrooms)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free less-sodium beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
12 slices French baguettes, cut 1/2 in thick toasted
1/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • SOUP: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 15 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and cook 40 minutes or until onions are a deep golden brown. Stir occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium, add mushrooms, and cook 10 minutes or until they are tender. Stir frequently. Stir in garlic and thyme sprigs and cook for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add both cans of broth to pan and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in salt & pepper and discard thyme sprigs.
  • TOASTS: Preheat broiler. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Top each piece with 1 tsp Gruyère and 1 tsp Gorgonzola. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese has melted. Sprinkle a little chopped thyme over each piece of toast.
  • TO SERVE: Ladle about 1 cup of soup into each of 6 bowls and top each serving with 2 pieces of toast.

daiana avina
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This soup is to die for! The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms are a perfect match for the creamy Gruyère and blue cheese. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hardik Thakulla
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


dxb Saqib
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This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I especially liked the combination of caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms.


Ibad safi
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This soup is amazing! The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms give it a really rich and flavorful broth. The Gruyère and blue cheese add a nice touch of creaminess and tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.


Umu Almaz Abdirashid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very comforting. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Izzy Pizano
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms meld together with the creamy cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Tamiko Drake
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Weeb Kid
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms add a nice touch of sweetness and umami, while the Gruyère and blue cheese add a touch of creaminess and tanginess. I highly recomm


Birendra sah Mobile
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms give the soup a really rich and complex flavor. I also love the addition of Gruyère and blue cheese.


Kagiso Katane
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This soup is a must-try for any soup lover. It's packed with flavor and the Gruyère and blue cheese add a touch of luxury. I highly recommend it.


Agueda Alatorre
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I'm not a huge fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized onions were so sweet and flavorful, and the Gruyère and blue cheese added a nice touch of creaminess. I'll definitely be making this again.


huffrey nyakundi
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This soup is to die for! The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms are a perfect match for the creamy Gruyère and blue cheese. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ifeoma Iloka Onyeka
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


bappyqs
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This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I especially liked the combination of caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms.


Jody Judy
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This soup is amazing! The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms give it a really rich and flavorful broth. The Gruyère and blue cheese add a nice touch of creaminess and tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.


Rashid Adan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very comforting. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fjf Jguvo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms meld together with the creamy cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


simon cooper
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Saabiriin Mohamed
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This soup was absolutely divine! The caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms added a depth of flavor that was perfectly balanced by the creamy Gruyère and blue cheese. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and comfo