French Onion Soup with Celeriac

French Onion Soup with Celeriac
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    48

Experience the heartwarming embrace of classic French onion soup, elevated by the subtle earthiness of celeriac and crowned with a golden, cheese-laden roasted garlic toast crust. A truly unforgettable culinary indulgence.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    55 g
  • Cholesterol
    66 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    979 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (Time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Slice the top off the whole head of garlic, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and season with salt. Wrap loosely in foil, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the cloves are incredibly soft. (Time: 45 minutes)

03

Step

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a small bowl, and mix with the 1/2 cup softened butter until fully incorporated. Set aside. (Time: 5 minutes)

04

Step

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. (Time: 2 minutes)

05

Step

Melt 2 tablespoons butter into the oil, swirling to combine. Add the chopped onions and celeriac, and sauté until the onions are softened and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. (Time: 15 minutes)

06

Step

Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in the beef broth, red wine, and vegetable broth. Add the chopped garlic, paprika, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. (Time: 5 minutes)

07

Step

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. (Time: 60 minutes)

08

Step

Preheat the oven broiler. (Time: 5 minutes)

09

Step

Spread the toasted bread slices generously with the roasted garlic butter. (Time: 5 minutes)

10

Step

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, and place the bowls on a baking sheet. (Time: 5 minutes)

11

Step

Top each bowl with a garlic-buttered toast slice, and sprinkle generously with shredded Swiss cheese. (Time: 5 minutes)

12

Step

Broil the soup for 3-5 minutes, or until the Swiss cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (Time: 5 minutes)

13

Step

Let cool for about 2 minutes before serving warm, garnished with additional garlic bread if desired.

For a richer flavor, use homemade beef and vegetable broth.
If you don't have celeriac, you can substitute parsnips or turnips.
For a more intense garlic flavor, add a few cloves of minced garlic to the onions as they sauté.
A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end of cooking can add a pleasant tang.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Andre Stehr

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Florencio Corwin

    This soup is amazing! The celeriac adds such a unique and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Cheyenne Bernhard

    This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are incredible!

  • Faustino Bosco

    I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it! It's a showstopper!

  • Jarvis Kautzer

    The garlic butter toast is the perfect topping! So much flavor!

  • Mariela Effertz

    The Cajun seasoning adds a nice little kick! I might add a bit more next time.

  • Kailee Bayer

    I tried this recipe with parsnips instead of celeriac, and it was still very good. Thanks for the tip!

  • Carmel Schamberger

    My family loved this soup! It was a big hit on a cold winter night.

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