TUSCAN ONION SOUP (CARABACCIA)
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
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
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[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. I love the way the onions caramelize and the broth is so flavorful.
Subashjung Chettri
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for onion soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Adrian Morisatiman
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends and they all loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are delicious.
Masindi Radzelani
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the addition of the white wine and the Parmesan cheese.
seiful khan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are delicious.
Prince Adivhaho
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The onions are so soft and sweet, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the croutons.
Abeer Atif
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Usama Butt
[email protected]This is the best onion soup recipe I've ever tried! The onions are perfectly caramelized and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Atit Sharma
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the addition of the white wine and the Parmesan cheese.
Abdul Shakoor
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. I love the way the onions caramelize and the broth is so flavorful.
Lina Hussain
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for onion soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Kayla Eldridge
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends and they all loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are delicious.
LOVE&LOYALTY LUCIO
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the croutons.
kshitiz chaudhary
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of white wine to the broth, and I also like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Bilal Nadan
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The onions are perfectly caramelized and the broth is very flavorful.
Abase Mostafayee
[email protected]This is the best onion soup I've ever had! The onions are so soft and sweet, and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the croutons.
Rehema Dadu
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Hleziphi Zuma
[email protected]This Tuscan onion soup is a true delight! The flavors are rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The onions are cooked to perfection, and the broth is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!