Onions have a natural sweetness (which is why they caramelize so beautifully) and add a delicate and delicious flavor to this soup. It’s great served next to a salad with crusty bread.
Ingredients :
⅓ cup butter
1 pound sweet onions cut into ¼" slices
3 ribs celery finely chopped
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 sprig fresh thyme
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in flour and thyme, cook 1 minute more.
Stir in broth, a bit at a time, stirring until smooth after each addition.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are very soft.
Blend soup with a hand blender, add in cream and simmer 5 minutes more. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
