FRENCH ONION MACARONI AND CHEESE SOUP
During our first test in the Kitchens, our tasters thought this mash-up soup was just a big bowl of macaroni and cheese but the French onion soup hidden underneath the golden cheesy topping was a warm and welcome surprise. Make your soup ahead; once cooled, it can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the soup: Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add half of the onions and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Top with the remaining onions and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few more grinds of pepper. Add the bay leaves and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid evaporates the onions are very soft and just begin to turn golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Add the white wine, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until almost completely evaporated, about 6 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and 1 cup water, bring to a high simmer and cook until the soup has reduced to 5 cups, 30 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and a few grinds of pepper. Remove the bay leaves and thyme. Either keep warm on a low burner or cool completely, refrigerate and reheat later. (The soup can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance or frozen for up to 1 month).
- For the mac 'n' cheese: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and reserved pasta water and stir until thick, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup each of the cheeses, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked pasta until coated. Let cool slightly, stirring frequently.
- Preheat the oven to broil. Place the soup crocks on a rimmed baking sheet and divide the hot soup among the crocks, filling about three-quarters of the way. Top each with a quarter of the mac 'n' cheese (some will sink into the soup, which is fine). Evenly sprinkle with the remaining cheeses and the panko. Broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes (the soup will bubble and some may spill out). Serve hot.
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Afnan Bristy
[email protected]I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's cheesy, flavorful, and comforting. The caramelized onions add a nice touch of sweetness and depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
NICOLE KASS
[email protected]This soup was really good! The caramelized onions added a nice depth of flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ubaid Maqsood
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. The cheese sauce was a little too thick for my taste and the macaroni was a bit overcooked. I might try it again with some adjustments.
Abdul jabbar Zardari
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The caramelized onions were so flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ovi Sheikh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this soup was actually really good! The caramelized onions added a nice depth of flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mshankhan Khan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The caramelized onions were perfect and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Holly Engle
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste and the macaroni was a bit overcooked. I think I would have liked it better if the macaroni was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was more flavorful.
Susie Cavazos
[email protected]I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's cheesy, flavorful, and comforting. The caramelized onions add a nice touch of sweetness and depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Noorullah achkzay
[email protected]This soup was really good! The caramelized onions added a nice depth of flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Oparah Josephine
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this soup. The macaroni was too soft and the cheese sauce was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it better if the macaroni was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was more flavorful.
subhash belbase
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The caramelized onions were so flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Robert Davis Jr
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. The cheese sauce was a little too thick for my taste and the macaroni was a bit overcooked. I might try it again with some adjustments.
Prince Annor
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The caramelized onions were perfect and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Erin Vandepitte
[email protected]I love French onion soup and I love macaroni and cheese, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It did not disappoint! The soup was rich and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese added a nice touch of comfort. I will definitely be making this again
Delray Jaftha
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the macaroni and cheese would work in a soup, but it was actually really good! The cheese melted and made the soup creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Daniel Barca
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and cheesy with a nice crunch from the onions. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
maria shahriari
[email protected]This French onion macaroni and cheese soup was a hit with my family! It was cheesy, flavorful, and comforting. The caramelized onions added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.