ONION SOUP WITH RAISINS AND MADEIRA

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds sweet yellow onions, peeled and sliced very thin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/4 cup dry Madeira
5 cups rich chicken or beef stock
4 slices hearty country bread, toasted and brushed with 2 teaspoons olive oil.

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil over medium low heat in large kettle. Add onions, salt, sugar and pepper and stir well. Cook very gently 30-40 minutes until limp and well caramelized. Add the garlic, cloves, paprika and raisins and cook one minute until their aromas are released. Add Madeira and simmer until reduced by half. Add stock, bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer covered one hour, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Place one crouton in the bottom of each serving bowl and ladle soup over.

Daivon Hickmon
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I'm not a big fan of onions, but I loved this soup! The raisins and Madeira really balanced out the onion flavor.


Petya Kamalyan
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible!


Softbbycharlie
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Amas Rejoyce
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's always a hit with my guests.


Sazad Khan
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I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly! The flavors had time to meld and develop, and the soup was incredibly flavorful.


Eudydud
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This onion soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of raisins next time.


Muhammad Awais Shaikh
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I'm not a fan of raisins in soup, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The raisins added a subtle sweetness that complemented the caramelized onions perfectly.


Majidkhan Jakhrani
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the raisins and Madeira add a touch of sweetness and sophistication.


Gandaki Darpan
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I substituted the Madeira with white wine and it turned out great! The soup was still flavorful and delicious.


Tamur T
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup was bland and disappointing. I won't be making it again.


Matrix Mobile
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out amazing! I highly recommend it.


Serah Kimani
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The raisins and Madeira added a unique and delicious touch.


Jennifer Giron
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This onion soup with raisins and Madeira was a fantastic culinary journey! The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory.