Ingredients
- 4 to 6 large red onions (3 1/2 pounds), quartered
- Cloves from 2 large heads of garlic (about 1 cup), peeled
- 2 shallots (about 1/3 cup), peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup cream
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine the onions, garlic, and shallots in a roasting pan just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add the olive oil and Essence and toss to coat. Roast until well browned, about 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the pan from the oven and set over 2 burners on medium-low heat. Add 2 cups of chicken stock, sage, thyme and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate any of the caramelized bits from the bottom.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a large pot over medium-low heat. Add remaining 4 cups chicken stock and balsamic vinegar, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and stir in cream. Serve with French bread
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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By hitzu96792
Makaha, HI
on March 01, 2012
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I loved it! Just the right amount of heat for me :
By rsadesky_11506410
Amarillo, TX
on December 26, 2008
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This was a very good soup, but I liked it more before I added the cream, so next time I'll just leave the cream out. It was nice and rich though, and perfect for a cool fall/winter night. I used more of the essence than the recipe called for, and since I like spicy things, added more cayenne pepper. I also added some fresh sliced mushrooms a minute before serving and it was excellent! This would also be an excellent base for some veggie or bean soups.
By ptrosko_11498127
Hamilton, NJ
on December 23, 2008
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I have made this several times already and absolutely love it! I did however make a few changes, mostly to the spices - I found that the store bought Bayou Blast Essence seems stronger than the recipe so what I did was put in 2 tablespoons of regular store bought Essence and 1 teaspoon of store bought Bayou Blast and it worked just fine!
Plus, the soup can hold its own weight without the cream but I always end up adding the cream anyways..
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