Soubise (White Onion Sauce)
Description: This delicately onion-flavored sauce has a wide application, lending its savory essence to poultry, fish, or vegetables. Any dish you wish to infuse with the rich taste of onions will undoubtedly benefit from this recipe.
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Sauces
- Keywords: Vegetable, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 228.3
- Fat Content: 19.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 58.4mg
- Sodium Content: 103.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 5.4g
- Protein Content: 1.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups velouté sauce (posted separately)
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- Seasoning (to taste)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
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| 1 | Saute the onions in the butter until they turn translucent. |
| 2 | Add the velouté sauce to the onions and bring the mixture to a boil. |
| 3 | Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. |
| 4 | Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth. |
| 5 | Add the whipping cream and season the sauce to taste. |
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Saute Onions: Begin by finely chopping 1 1/2 onions. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, add the chopped onions. Saute them gently, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and tender, releasing their delightful aroma into the kitchen. This process should take around 5-7 minutes, allowing the onions to caramelize slightly and develop their sweet, savory flavor.
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Combine with Velouté Sauce: Once the onions have reached the desired level of caramelization, it’s time to introduce them to the velouté sauce. Pour 2 cups of velouté sauce into the saucepan with the sauteed onions. Stir the mixture well, ensuring that the onions are evenly distributed throughout the velouté. Allow the sauce to come to a gentle boil over medium heat, infusing the velvety base with the rich essence of onions.
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Simmer: Once the sauce has reached a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for the next 30 minutes. This simmering period allows the flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious union of onion and velouté. Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to ensure even cooking throughout.
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Puree: After 30 minutes of simmering, the sauce should be rich and flavorful, with the onions soft and tender. At this point, it’s time to transform the sauce into a silky smooth texture. Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender, taking care not to splash yourself with the hot liquid. Secure the lid tightly and blend the sauce until it reaches a velvety smooth consistency. This step may require working in batches, depending on the size of your blender.
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Add Whipping Cream: Once the sauce is beautifully pureed, it’s time to add the finishing touch: whipping cream. Pour 2 tablespoons of whipping cream into the blender with the pureed sauce. This addition adds a luxurious richness and depth of flavor to the Soubise sauce, elevating it to new heights of culinary delight. Blend the sauce once more, just until the whipping cream is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Season to Taste: The final step in crafting the perfect Soubise sauce is to season it to taste. With a spoon or spatula, give the sauce a gentle stir, ensuring that the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout. Taste a small spoonful of the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding salt, pepper, or any other herbs and spices of your choice to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
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Serve: Once seasoned to perfection, your Soubise sauce is ready to serve. Pour it generously over your favorite dishes, whether it be grilled chicken, pan-seared fish, or roasted vegetables. The delicate onion flavor and velvety texture of the sauce will complement a wide variety of dishes, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any meal.
Enjoy your culinary creation and savor the rich, comforting flavors of this classic French sauce. Bon appétit! 🍽️
