Sweet Onion Soup

Sweet Onion Soup

Warming Spicy Soup with Cream and Milk

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

364
Calories
24g
Fat
199mg
Cholesterol
28g
Carbs
13g
Sugar
10g
Protein
Sweet Onion Soup

Recipe Description

If you’re looking for a soup that’s a little bit special, my Sweet Onion Soup is sure to hit the brief! This creamy onion soup is best made with Vidalia onions in season from spring until summer, when you’ll find them all over stores in the south. If you can’t get hold of them try Walla Wallas or Texas Spring Sweet, but really any sweet onion will do.

It’s important not to use normal yellow onions though for this recipe, as you’ll lose the sweet taste and need to cook them for longer to get rid of that strong onion bitterness. This soup is made wonderfully creamy by the addition of cream, milk and beaten eggs and the paprika and hot pepper sauce give it a good kick to counterbalance that oniony sweetness. You’ll enjoy bowlful after bowlful!

To make Sweet Onion Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sweet Onion Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the onions

    10 min
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    Melt the butter in a large pan placed over a medium heat. Add the onions and gently cook for about 10 minutes until soft and golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add the flour

    1 min
    Step 2 - Sweet Onion Soup

    Add the flour and salt to the onions and mix thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken broth

    5 min
    Step 3 - Sweet Onion Soup

    Pour in the chicken broth a little at a time, whisking constantly. Add a lid to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the onions are very soft.

  4. 4

    Add the cream and milk

    3 min
    Step 4 - Sweet Onion Soup

    Stir in the cream and milk and heat for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the egg yolks

    5 min
    Step 5 - Sweet Onion Soup

    Take half a cup of soup out of the pan and place in a small bowl. Whisk in the egg yolks. Pour the egg mixture back into the main soup pan a little at a time. Heat for 1-2 minutes more (do not allow to boil).

  6. 6

    Add seasonings

    1 min
    Step 6 - Sweet Onion Soup

    Add the paprika, pepper sauce and black pepper and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Serving Sweet Onion Soup

    5 min
    Step 7 - Sweet Onion Soup

    Divide the soup between bowls and scatter the chopped parsley over the top.

As far as onion soups go, this Sweet Onion Soup is a winner! What do you think of using sweet onions in a soup? I’d love to hear how you find it so leave some thoughts below!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Veronica Smith
September 1, 2024
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Yummiest onion soup

Emily Johnson
January 20, 2024
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Wow! This Sweet Onion Soup is simply heavenly. I made it for friends last night, and we couldn't stop savoring every bite!

Claire Roberts
October 14, 2023
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Delicious!

Fay
October 5, 2023
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Yummy! I made this soup for our anniversary, and it was a hit! My husband couldn't stop smiling.

Nancy
October 1, 2023
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Delicious!

Quinn
June 14, 2023
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OMG, this Sweet Onion Soup is to die for! I made it for my friends last week and we all kept going back for seconds! The sweetness from the Vidalia onions totally makes it, and the creaminess is just perfect. Definitely my new go-to soup! 🍲💖

Michael Johnson
March 18, 2023
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This sweet onion soup was simply great. Made it for friends, they loved it.

Greg
December 13, 2022
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Simply perfect soup

Nick
December 23, 2021
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Superb

Diana
December 29, 2020
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Super easy and delish! My family loves it

Zara
April 19, 2020
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Exceptional! This Sweet Onion Soup is delightful. I made it last weekend for a small gathering, and everyone absolutely loved it! The creaminess and sweetness from the onions were just perfect. I can’t wait to make it again. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Very delicious and easy to make!

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