French Onion Soup

 

          This very popular signature dish from France is a simple and a hearty soup. With few variations, I was able to create this delectable dish. I omitted the use of wine and added some rosemary instead of the mandatory thyme. Sprinkling grated cheese to the end product adds some zing to this comfort one-pot meal. You can enjoy as it is or with some bread sticks / croutons. It can also be had in a pureed form, garnished with grated cheese. 

• 3 large onions, sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 sprig rosemary / thyme
• 4 cups chicken stock / vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp. oats, dry roasted
• 2 tbsp. cheese, grated
• Few bread sticks / croutons

          Heat butter and olive oil in a pan and sauté the bay leaves for a few seconds. Then add the garlic and sauté till it changes color.

          Now add the onion and continue to stir fry till golden brown in color. Add the stock, rosemary / thyme, oats, salt and pepper to taste and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.

          Just before serving, sprinkle cheese over it and grill it till it turns slightly brown on the surface. Serve with some bread sticks or croutons.

French Onion Soup - Indian Fusion Style

          Onion Soup is a very popular and a signature French Soup. It is a simple, delicious and a hearty one-pot meal. But today I gave a twist to it and made it in an Indian fusion style, complete with our very own traditional spices like coriander powder, garam masala powder, etc. 

           Serve, garnished with fried onions, cheese, coriander leaves and bread croutons for an amazing light dinner. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 3 large onions, sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder or to taste
• 2-3 tbsp. roasted oats
• 1 chicken / vegetable cube
• 1 tsp. oil
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1-2 tbsp. fried onions
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. grated cheese
• few bread croutons

         Heat oil and butter in a pan and sauté the garlic first till light brown. Add the onion and continue to fry till light golden in color.

          Now add all the dry spices and mix well. Switch off the flame. Add the oats, chicken / vegetable cube and 3-4 cups water.

          Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. When it cools down, blend it and heat through. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves, fried onion cheese and bread croutons.

                   Heat oil & butter. Sauté garlic till light brown. Add onion & fry till light
                   golden in color.

                                  Add all dry dry spices & mix well. Switch off the flame.

                                  Add oats, chicken / vegetable cube & 3-4 cups water.

                                Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Then blend it & heat through.

               Serve, garnished with coriander leaves, fried onion, cheese & bread croutons.