Caramelized Onion And Portobello Mushroom Soup
From bon appetit. serve this delicious soup with goat cheese croutons - recipe included. sounds absolutely wonderful!!
Steps
Melt 1 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over high heat.
Add onions and thyme.
Saute until onions begin to soften , about 8 minutes.
Reduce heat to low.
Cook until onions are caramelized , stirring occasionally , about 20 minutes.
Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms.
Saute until soft , about 12 minutes.
Add cognac and garlic.
Stir 20 seconds.
Stir in onion mixture , then broth and wine.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer until onions are very tender about 45 minutes.
Discard thyme sprigs.
Season soup with salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler.
Place baguette slices on large baking sheet.
Spread goat cheese on baguette slices , dividing equally.
Broil goat cheese croutons until cheese begins to brown in spots , about 30 seconds.
Divide soup among 6 bowls.
Top with croutons and serve.
Ingredients
butter, onions, fresh thyme sprigs, portabella mushrooms, cognac, garlic cloves, vegetable broth, dry white wine, french baguettes, soft fresh goat cheese