Sopa de Cebola à Portuguesa (Portuguese Onion Soup Stew)

Name: Sopa de Cebola à Portuguesa (Portuguese Onion Soup Stew)
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Large onions (thinly sliced); 80 ml Olive oil; 6 Garlic cloves (sliced); 2 Bay leaves; 1.5 L Vegetable stock or water; few sprigs Fresh thyme; 6 (toasted) Crusty bread slices

A recipe from Portugal.

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Sopa de Cebola à Portuguesa (Portuguese Onion Soup Stew)

Nutrition (per serving)

280Calories

8 gProtein

38 gCarbs

12 gFat

12 gSugar

700 mgSalt

Ingredients

1.5 kg Large onions (thinly sliced)
80 ml Olive oil
6 Garlic cloves (sliced)
2 Bay leaves
1.5 L Vegetable stock or water
few sprigs Fresh thyme
6 (toasted) Crusty bread slices

Method

In a large pot heat olive oil. Add sliced onions and garlic. Cook on medium-low, stirring occasionally, 40-50 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden (patience is key).
Add bay leaves, thyme, stock or water. Bring to boil, then simmer 20-30 minutes until rich and flavorful. Season with salt and pepper.
Toast bread slices. Place one in each bowl, ladle hot soup over. Serve immediately.