French Onion Soup
Spiced Easy French Onion Soup Recipe
This is not a classic French onion soup recipe but the following easy onion soup with croutons and poached eggs is a delicious combination. If you like eggs you will really enjoy the way the poached eggs and the garlic and onion soup complement one another.
The onions and garlic are cooked with paprika for a bit of spice and the soft poached eggs are the perfect accompaniment to this delicious dish. This recipe for French onion soup is quite healthy. The onions and garlic are good for you and so are the eggs. Low sodium broth is a good idea in this easy French onion soup and in other French onion soup recipes, since too much salt can ruin the overall flavor of the dish. You can always add some salt at the end if it needs it.
Maybe you have already tried other recipes like the Applebee’s recipe for French onion soup or a classic French onion soup. If so, this one makes a nice change when you fancy something a little bit different.
Easy French Onion Soup with Poached Eggs
Ingredients -
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 oz sourdough bread (2 cups), no crusts, cut into ¾ inch cubes
4 eggs
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
Salt, to taste
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan, and then add 2/3 of the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Turn the heat down to medium and cook until golden brown, stirring it all the time.
Add the paprika and onions and cook until the onion is translucent. This will take about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil over a high heat, then turn it down to medium and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, until the soup is reduced to 2 cups.
Add the cayenne pepper and some salt.
Spread the bread cubes on a big rimmed baking sheet and toss them in the rest of the olive oil and garlic. Season with salt and bake for 10 or 12 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
Crack the eggs into 4 small bowls and bring the soup to a simmer over a low heat. Slide the eggs into the soup and simmer until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny.
This takes about 4 minutes.
Ladle a poached egg and some soup into each soup bowl and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
Serve immediately, with the croutons on the side.
(Serves 4)
How to Caramelize Onion the Easy Way
If you want to make an easy French onion soup, which also tastes delicious, this is something that even a beginner cook can accomplish. French onion soup is basically a combination of onions and beef broth with a cheese crouton floating on the top. One of the most important things to get right is caramelizing the onion. Cook it over the lowest temperature for the longest time, for perfect results. When it is deep brown and soft, it is done. Do not worry if this takes an hour - good things are worth waiting for!
Adjusting Your Easy French Onion Soup Flavor
A recipe might tell you to "check the seasoning" or "adjust the seasoning," but what does this mean exactly? Adjusting the seasoning means checking the easy French onion soup recipe, or whatever recipe you are making, has the correct amount of salt and pepper in it. If it could do with more, add a little salt or pepper at a time, tasting as you go. It is easier to add a bit more than correct an over seasoned recipe. The seasonings will be listed in the ingredients and they are usually salt and black or white pepper.
French Onion Soup Made Simple
Easy French onion soup does not have to be boring or bland. In fact, some of the easiest French onion soup recipes are the most flavorful. If you are making a basic onion soup, why not finish it off with some carefully toasted artisan bread and an unusual cheese, for an interesting result, or add a poached egg for a nice texture? Using canned broth rather than homemade broth can result in a good French onion soup if you follow the recipe carefully, or use your own judgment and add tasty herbs or spices to bring out the best flavor and make your soup as delicious as possible.