Ingredients
– 2 cups thinly sliced onions Forms the base of the soup with natural sweetness
– 2 tablespoons of butter Used for sautéing the onions to build flavor
– 1 (15-ounce) can of chicken broth Provides a savory liquid base for the soup
– 1/4 teaspoon salt Adds a touch of seasoning to enhance the overall taste
– 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Brings a bit of spice to balance the flavors
– 2 chicken bouillon cubes Boosts the broth’s richness and depth
– 1/4 cup of butter cubes Helps thicken and enrich the soup mixture
– 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups white sauce Made separately for a creamy texture
– Shredded cheddar cheese Topping for garnish to add a cheesy finish
– 3 tablespoons of butter for white sauce
– 3 tablespoons of flour for white sauce
– 1 1/2 cups of whole milk for white sauce
– 2 cups Thinly sliced onions Main flavor base
– 2 tablespoons (plus 3 tablespoons for white sauce) Butter Cooking and thickening
– 1 (15-ounce) can Chicken broth Liquid foundation
Instructions
1-First Steps: Making the White Sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan, then add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until it thickens. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups of whole milk, keeping it smooth by stirring constantly until it thickens like pudding.
2-Cooking the Soup Base: In a 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and cook the 2 cups of thinly sliced onions until they become soft and translucent.
Add the 1 (15-ounce) can of chicken broth, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, then heat everything through.
Stir in the prepared white sauce and Velveeta-style cheese, letting it simmer until the cheese melts and the flavors blend fully.
Cook for another 30 to 45 minutes to deepen the taste, then serve with shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Last Step:
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🍠 Use sweet, mild onions to enhance the natural sweetness and flavor.
🧂 Be cautious with salt because both broth and bouillon add saltiness.
🥄 Stir the white sauce constantly while thickening to avoid lumps and ensure smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg