Three-onion soup with stilton croutons

Name: Three-onion soup with stilton croutons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 75g unsalted butter; 4 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 red onions, thickly sliced; Bunch spring onions, finely sliced; 3 bay leaves; 6 fresh parsley sprigs; 6 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra to garnish; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 1½ tbsp unrefined dark muscovado sugar; 2 tsp Marmite; 2 tbsp mushroom ketchup; 250ml dry white wine; 300ml stout ale (see tips); 50ml brandy, plus a splash; 1.35 litres best quality fresh vegetable stock; Small baguette, thinly sliced; 100g stilton cheese

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

An updated version of a classic, this three-onion soup with stilton croutons makes both a decadent and crowd-pleasing starter. Or try this delicious oven-baked French onion soup with Gruyere toasts for another extra-indulgent soup.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:07:41 GMT