Description
Enjoy the simplicity and comforting flavors of this easy Onion Boil recipe. Perfect as a side dish or flavorful broth for soups and stews.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 large yellow onions (peeled and halved)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for added brightness
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the halved onions, water, salt, pepper, butter, garlic, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and fragrant.
- Stir in vinegar or lemon juice if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish or broth, or use in soups and stews for added flavor.
Notes
- For a richer broth, use chicken or vegetable stock in place of water.
- This can also be blended into a creamy onion soup or used as a base for grains or pasta.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
