Can I make French onion soup with red onions instead of white?
All the white onions have been used for something else, all I have is the red onions, I would cook the red onions the same way, according to the directions, correct?
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While I've never seen it done, a quick review of several popular French Onion Soup Recipes either do not specify the type of onion or specifically allow for it. So the answer to your question would be 'yes you can'. The food police will not come busting through your door for making "French Onion Soup" with red onions.
Now, the next question is "Will anybody like the results?"
You should probably start with a simple substitution of the red onions and follow the same recipe. (The linked recipe doesn't distinguish between red or yellow onions in amounts or process)
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Can you use red onions instead of white in soup?
In Get Cooking, Mollie Katzen calls this a "sweeter, simpler take on traditional French onion soup," which pretty much sums it all up. Instead of white onions, red onions are cooked down until nicely caramelized.What type of onion is best for French onion soup?
Onions: You can use white, yellow or red onions for French onion soup. But to make it the classic way, you will need 5-6 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced. Butter: The tastiest (French) way to caramelize those onions. Although feel free to use vegan butter (or just olive oil) if you are avoiding dairy.Can u make French onion soup with red onions?
Ingredients- 6 large red or yellow onions (about 3 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced root to stem (see How to Slice an Onion), about 10 cups of sliced onions total.
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Kosher salt.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced.
Can I use red onion to make soup?
Red onions have a bit too much of a bold and spicy bit for soups and are best used in raw dishes. Sweet onions are another popular choice for cooking. However, they can add too much sweetness to your soups.FRENCH ONION SOUP | How To Make Onion Soup
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