Caramelized Onion and Bread Soup with Brûléed Blue Cheese
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Cuisine: Other
Categories: Comfort Food
This unique and indulgent soup combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions, crusty bread, and creamy blue cheese, topped with a brûlée finish for a touch of sweetness and crunch. Perfect for a cozy night in or as an impressive appetizer for a special meal.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 4 cups cubed bread (French baguette works well)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Brown sugar for brûlée topping
Directions:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Add the broth to the pot with the caramelized onions. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cubed bread to the soup and let it simmer for another 10 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the flavors.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the broiler. Fill oven-safe soup bowls with the soup, top each with a generous amount of crumbled blue cheese, and sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar over the cheese.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the sugar caramelizes and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve hot and enjoy!