Zwiebelsuppe Clear German Onion Soup Food

SPAETZLE - GERMAN

Steps:

• Beat eggs well; add remaining ingredients and beat until the dough blisters.
• Drop from the tip of a wet teaspoon into boiling salted water.
• Cook until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain.
• Toss with melted butter.

THREE ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Add oil to dutch oven and heat.
• Add onion, green onions and leeks and saute until translucent.
• Mix in flour to make a roux and saute until mixture just starts to turn golden.
• Add broth, wine (if used) and nutmeg.
• At this point taste the broth for flavor and seasoning. If the broth used does not meet your expectations, add a chicken or beef bullion cube or 1/2 teaspoon of chicken or beef base.
• Taste the broth again and make adjustments until you are satisfied with the intensity of flavor and the seasoning.
• Stir and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes
• Spoon into bowls that can be placed under the broiler, top with french bread and cheese.
• Place bowls in the broiler and broil until cheese melts and is bubbly.

RHEINISCHE ZWIEBELSUPPE (ONION SOUP)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
• Add peeled onions and cook until tender.
• Boil potatoes separately and puree. Add to onion, stirring until well mixed.
• Cook over low heat until thickened. Season with salt & pepper.
• Add sausage, bacon and butter.
• Serve with white bread.

SIX ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pot.
• Add the onions, leeks, shallots and garlic and cook, covered, over low heat until vegetables are tender and lightly colored, about 25 minutes.
• Add the stock, thyme and bay leaf, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat,and cook, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
• Pour the soup through a strainer set over a bowl, transfer the solids and 1 cup of the liquid to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade(or a blender), and puree.
• Return the puree and remaining 3 cups of liquid to the pot and set over medium heat.
• Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
• Add the scallions and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until they are tender.
• Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons of toasted French bread and snipped fresh chives.
• Enjoy!

JAPANESE CLEAR ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté the onions in a pot in a little bit of oil until slightly browned.
• Add the carrot, celery, and garlic and 6 cups of vegetable broth.
• Bring to the boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Strain the veggies from the broth and add the mushrooms and scallions before serving.
• Serve with soy sauce and sriracha sauce to add for additional flavor.