Silky Onion Noodle Broth Soup
A warm and comforting soup featuring sweet caramelized onions, tender noodles, and aromatic herbs that creates a cozy experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large yellow onions (sweet for deep caramelized flavor)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for caramelizing onions)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (to balance butter’s richness)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (for earthy aroma)
- 1 bay leaf (for herbal note)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces egg noodles (tender and slurp-worthy)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin half moons.
- Caramelize the onions in a pot with butter and olive oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Enhance the flavor by adding minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the broth along with thyme sprigs and bay leaf, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
- Cook the egg noodles in the pot according to package instructions, usually 6-8 minutes, until tender.
- Final touches, remove from heat, discard thyme and bay leaf, and stir in parsley.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnishing with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs well with a simple side salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months without noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg