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Caramelized Onion Soup

Source of Recipe


The Columbine Kitchen at Purgatory, CO






List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  
• 1-3/4 lbs. white onions, coarsely chopped
  
• 1 lb. red onions, coarsely chopped
  
• 1 lb. leeks, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
  
• 3 large shallots, coarsely chopped
  
• 4 cloves garlic
  
• 2 cups Madeira wine
  
• 8 cups chicken stock or canned broth
  
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
  
• 1 large bay leaf
  
• Pinch of dried thyme
  
• 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, per serving
  
• Finely chopped fresh parsley (pinch per serving)
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in medium stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onions and leeks until nicely browned (caramelized). Add shallots and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
   
   
2. Add remaining ingredients (except Parmesan and parsley). Simmer 20 minutes.
   
   Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.