VIDALIA ONION SOUP WITH WILD RICE AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE CROUTONS

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Vidalia Onion Soup With Wild Rice and Maytag Blue Cheese Croutons image

Provided by David Kamp

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup wild rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ½ pounds (about 4) Vidalia onions, or other sweet onions, quartered and very thinly sliced
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
3 tablespoons chopped basil
3 tablespoons chopped chives
4 tablespoons chopped tarragon
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt
pepper
8 slices baguette
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces Maytag or other young, not too sharp, blue cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a wide, deep pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the onions, tossing them until wilted and well coated. Cook the onions, turning them with a spatula every 5 to 10 minutes, until soft and browned but not burned; this may take 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Add the stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Wrap the herbs in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string. Drop the bundle into the broth for 1 minute, then remove it. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with oil. Bake on a baking sheet until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. While the croutons are still warm, spread them with blue cheese.
  • To serve, divide the rice among four bowls, and ladle broth and onions on top. Float 2 croutons in the center of each bowl, and sprinkle with more pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 621, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1730 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Lesego Rapoo
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors, and the croutons were the perfect finishing touch.


Israr Toru4
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are complex and well-balanced, and the wild rice and blue cheese croutons add a nice touch of texture and flavor.


24 SOCIAL MEDIA
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out bland. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Attaullah Afridi
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This soup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Rakesh Das
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's a great way to have a warm and comforting meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.


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


Fatim Jarju
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, so I used cheddar cheese in my croutons instead. The soup was still delicious!


Alfred faith
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover Vidalia onions. I also like to add a bit of chopped ham or bacon for extra flavor.


Smile Mohammad
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Jeimi Tool
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors, and the croutons are the perfect finishing touch.


Madame CeeJay's LLC
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out bland. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Son of iraq أبن العراق
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This soup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Amit Kumar Pandey
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's a great way to have a warm and comforting meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.


Al Sadat Tv5
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible!


Sphelele Sph
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, so I used cheddar cheese in my croutons instead. The soup was still delicious!


Pamela Steward
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover Vidalia onions. I also like to add a bit of chopped ham or bacon for extra flavor.


Blues Clue's
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Jeremiah Byrant
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet onions and salty blue cheese.


Malyk Abrar
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors, and the croutons were the perfect finishing touch.


Mavis
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the wild rice and blue cheese croutons added a nice touch of texture and flavor.