German Apple-Onion Soup

4.7
(10)

This beautiful crystal-clear soup can be made without the liquor if you wish. Use the highest-quality ingredients you can find, this is not a time to scrimp.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds onions, halved and thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 (49.5 fluid ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef consomme

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

  • 2 cups apple juice

  • ¼ cup applejack brandy or Calvados

  • 1 pinch white pepper, or to taste

  • 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the onions to use later as a garnish. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, beef consomme, apple juice concentrate, apple juice, and applejack liquor. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and season with the white pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.

  2. To serve, place a pinch of the reserved raw onions in the bottom of a soup bowl. Ladle the soup into the bowls, and float a few slices of apple on top to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
7g Fat
41g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1076mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 510mg 11%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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