Ingredients for Onion Soup
- 3 onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 water glasses (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp each) beef broth
- 2 water glasses water
- 1/2 dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Grated kaşar cheese (Turkish semi-hard cheese, similar to mild cheddar)
How to Make Onion Soup
Peel and wash 3 onions, then cut them in half and slice them into half-moon shapes. Finely chop 1 garlic clove. Sauté in a pot with 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 1 bay leaf. Once the onions are caramelized, add 2 tablespoons of flour and sauté until the raw flour smell cooks off. Add 3 water glasses of beef broth, 2 water glasses of water, 1/2 dessert spoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and cook while mixing with a hand mixer. When serving, top with grated kaşar cheese.
About This Recipe
The onion was first cultivated in Mesopotamia hundreds of years ago and is known to have spread from there to the Mediterranean region. Onions are a true treasure trove of health benefits, containing high levels of vitamins A, B, and especially C, as well as extremely beneficial vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, iodine, silica, and sulfur.
Onions have quite a high nutritional value and are consumed extensively both in our country and around the world. In Turkey, onion stocks are stored after the autumn harvest in preparation for winter. Used in almost every dish, onions not only add flavor to meals but also offer tremendous health benefits. They are even used in various cures and masks beyond the kitchen. Onions are known to be particularly beneficial for polycystic ovary syndrome, which is commonly seen in women.
Onions are among the vegetables that help prevent cancer. People who consume onions regularly wear a kind of natural shield against cancer. Onions also contain natural antibiotic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties, which help increase the body's resistance to disease. They are good for insomnia. They protect women's bodies during menopause, reducing the risk of certain diseases that can occur during this period. They serve as a protective agent against heart disease. By nature, onions inhibit the growth of cancerous cells. They boost sexual health, protect intestinal health, and strengthen the nervous system, thereby protecting the brain. They help balance blood sugar and are beneficial against diabetes. They ease the digestive system and strengthen bones. Onions mean a strong memory.
Today we have prepared our Onion Soup recipe for you. You should definitely try our Cabbage Soup recipe sometime too. Enjoy your cooking!
