Spanish Onion Soup | More Flavorful than French Onion Soup | Recipe (2024)

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• 2tbspextra virgin olive oil30 ml
• 3onions
• 4clovesgarlic
• 1/2tsp granulated sugar2 grams
• 1tspsweet smoked Spanish paprika2.30 grams
• 1/2tspdried thyme.45 grams
• 1/2cupwhite wine118 ml
• 4cupsvegetable broth950 ml
• 1bay leaf
• 2eggs
• 1/2baguette
• handfulfreshly chopped parsley
• sea salt & black pepper

1. Thinly slice 3 medium sized onions, thinly slice 4 cloves garlic and cut 1/2 baguette into small squares

2. Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

3. After 2 minutes add in the sliced onion & sliced garlic, mix with the olive oil

4. After 15 minutes add in 1/2 tsp (2 grams) granulated sugar and mix

5. 5 Minutes after adding the sugar and the onions are caramelized, add in 1 tsp (2.30 grams) sweet smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp (.45 grams) dried thyme and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in 1/2 cup (118 ml) white wine and simmer for 3 minutes, then add 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth and 1 bay leaf, bring to a boil, then place a lid on the stock pot and lower the fire to a low-medium heat

6. Meanwhile, add the pieces of baguette into a baking tray lined with foil paper, making sure they´re all in a single layer, add into a preheated oven 250 C - 470 F and toast for 6 to 8 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside

7. After simmering the soup for 15 minutes, remove the lid, add in 2 eggs, place the lid back on the pan cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked

8. Transfer the soup into shallow bowls, sprinkle with the toasted pieces of bread and freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!