Onion
Slowly softened onion is the quiet base of almost every good soup.
What it brings
Sweet savoury foundation. Texture: melts into the soup.
Flavour notes: sweet, savoury.
How to use it in soup
Soften in oil over a medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes without colouring.
Prep: Peel and dice. Suggested amount: 1 onion (150 g) for two portions.
Storage
Store whole in a cool, dark, airy place for several weeks.
Swaps
Shallots · Leek
Recipes with onion
Roasted tomato & red lentil soup
Sweet roasted tomatoes thickened with red lentils, finished with basil and lemon.
73 min
- 8 plants
- Source of protein
- Plant-based
- No gluten ingredients
Squash, coconut & ginger soup
Velvety squash with a warm hit of ginger, made rich with coconut milk.
52 min
- 7 plants
- Plant-based
- No gluten ingredients
- Smooth
Spiced carrot & chickpea soup
Bright carrot soup with cumin and paprika, crowned with whole chickpeas and yoghurt.
55 min
- 8 plants
- Source of protein
- No gluten ingredients
- Smooth