Florentine Caramelized Onion Soup

Name: Florentine Caramelized Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 pounds onions; 2 teaspoons white sugar; salt to taste; 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 small cinnamon stick; 4 cups cubed, stale French or Italian bread

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Also known as "carabaccia", this is a local specialty in Florence, and is hard to find even in cookbooks specializing in Italian soups! The effect should be rich and somewhat sweet (but not too much). Adding roasted garlic would be a good variation.

Recipe by Elsie Wollaston

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 pounds onions
2 teaspoons white sugar
salt to taste
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine
1 quart chicken broth
1 small cinnamon stick
4 cups cubed, stale French or Italian bread

Directions

In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cut onions in half lengthwise, then slice thinly. Place sliced onions in pot and toss to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and beginning to color, 30 minutes.
Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, uncovered, until onions are amber in color, 45 minutes.
Sprinkle onions with sugar and a little bit of salt; cook, stirring, until sugar melts and onions are caramel colored, 5 minutes. Pour in wine and broth, and place cinnamon stick in pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
Stir the bread into the soup and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the bread disintegrates, 30 to 45 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon stick. Whisk the soup to incorporate the bread. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

528	Calories
11g	Fat
75g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 528
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 470mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 16mg	80%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 683mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.