The Editors of Saveur

Tuscan Onion Soup

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Italian Comfort Food
Italian Comfort Food

By The Editors of Saveur

Published 2015

  • About

Some Italians argue that French onion soup was actually invented in Tuscany and then introduced at the French court by Catherine de Médici in the 1500s. In this take on that Renaissance recipe, a combination of cipollini and red onions imparts a deep, natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. cipollini onions, thinly sliced
  • 1

Method

  1. Heat oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-low. Add cipollini and red onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, 30–35 minutes. Add stock and simmer 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oven to