Four-Onion” Soup With Garlic Croutons

This comforting Four-Onion Soup draws inspiration from Vietnamese home cooking, blending onions, leeks, and shallots into a smooth, aromatic broth. The recipe highlights the natural sweetness and depth of the alliums, simmered slowly until tender before being pureed for a luxurious texture. It is a simple, vegan-friendly dish that offers a warm, savory flavor profile without being overly heavy. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a light starter, it pairs beautifully with the included garlic-rubbed croutons for a satisfying crunch. The addition of fresh chives at the end provides a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness of the soup. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort in a bowl.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 227.2

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This comforting Four-Onion Soup draws inspiration from Vietnamese home cooking, blending onions, leeks, and shallots into a smooth, aromatic broth. The recipe highlights the natural sweetness and depth of the alliums, simmered slowly until tender before being pureed for a luxurious texture. It is a simple, vegan-friendly dish that offers a warm, savory flavor profile without being overly heavy. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a light starter, it pairs beautifully with the included garlic-rubbed croutons for a satisfying crunch. The addition of fresh chives at the end provides a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness of the soup. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

2 Medium onions
1 Bunch medium leeks (about 6)
12 Shallots
7 cups Water or vegetable stock
Salt & white pepper
1 Garlic clove
6 Slices whole wheat sourdough
Bread
1 Bunch chives, snipped fine

Directions

1
Peel the onions and cut them in half lengthwise, then slice them very thinly lengthwise.
2
Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, wash them thoroughly to remove dirt, and slice into 1/4-inch crosswise pieces.
3
Peel the shallots and slice them thinly.
4
Place the onions, shallots, and leeks in a heavy pot with 1 cup of water or vegetable stock.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the vegetables begin to soften without browning.
6
Add the remaining 6 cups of water or vegetable stock, along with salt and white pepper to taste.
7
Simmer the soup for 30 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
8
Remove 2 cups of the liquid and vegetables from the pot and transfer to a blender or food processor.
9
Puree until smooth and return the mixture to the pot with the remaining soup.
10
Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side over the slices of sourdough bread.
11
Toast the garlic-rubbed bread slices in the oven or a toaster until golden and crisp to make croutons.
12
Ladle the hot soup into 6 bowls.
13
Garnish each bowl with the garlic croutons and snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 227.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.9g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 306.0mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 48.3g17%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g35%
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 9.2g19%

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

Note

Save the green tops of the leeks for making vegetable stock later.

For a richer flavor, use vegetable stock instead of water.

Ensure the soup is hot when serving to keep the croutons crunchy for longer.

Adjust the salt and white pepper to your personal preference after blending.

Keywords: vietnamese soup, onion soup, garlic croutons, leek soup, shallot recipe, vegan soup, comfort food, allium soup, chive garnish, blended soup, warm soup, vegetable stock, easy dinner, homemade croutons, aromatic broth

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