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Chilled Vidalia Onion Soup (Chilled)

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July 27, 2016
5
1 Ratings
Chilled Vidalia Onion Soup (Chilled)
Photo by garlic and zest
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

The subtle, sweet flavors in this Chilled Vidalia Onion Soup are completely unexpected. An ideal starter for any summer meal.
—garlic and zest

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 4 medium to large Vidalia onions
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • chopped chives (optional)
Directions
  1. Peel and slice the onions. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and thyme, stir to coat with the olive oil and place a tight fitting lid on the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent. Do not brown the onions. Remove the thyme sprigs and discard.
  2. Transfer the soft onions to a food processor or blender. Add the kosher salt and vegetable broth and puree until smooth. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. If soup separates overnight, stir it until it's smooth again, then ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped chives.
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Amy
Amy July 31, 2019
I’ve had this on a Pinterest board to try for some time. I was a little skeptical of a cold onion soup, but the Vidalia flavor works well for it (though I think this would be good warm too). It’s delicate and surprisingly creamy for having just a few ingredients. The thyme and chives add nice depth of flavor. I’ll definitely make this again.