Cream of Caramelized Onions and Foie Gras Soup for Christmas

Name: Cream of Caramelized Onions and Foie Gras Soup for Christmas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 cups (2 litres) onions, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar; 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth; 7 oz (200 g) torchon-style foie gras, cubed (optional); Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries, chopped; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar; 3.5 oz (100 g) torchon-style foie gras, diced (optional); Baby arugula or chervil, for garnish

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Preparation 20 min
Cooking 26 min
Servings 8

Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

Soup
- 8 cups (2 litres) onions, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth
- 7 oz (200 g) torchon-style foie gras, cubed (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Topping
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced  
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 3.5 oz (100 g) torchon-style foie gras, diced (optional)
- Baby arugula or chervil, for garnish

Preparation

Soup
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions in the oil until they caramelize. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with the vinegar and add the broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the onions are very tender. In a blender, purée the soup with the cubes of foie gras until smooth. Adjust the seasoning.  
Topping
- In a small saucepan, bring the cranberries, shallot, water, and sugar to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes or until the shallots are tender.
- Serve the soup and top with diced foie gras, cranberries and arugula in the centre.

Note from Ricardo

The soup can be prepared in advance and can even be frozen. As for the topping, the step 1 can be made the day before. Leave at room temperature and assemble the soup (step 2) just before serving.

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Cream of Caramelized Onions and Foie Gras Soup for Christmas

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