How to Make German Apple-Onion Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

German cuisine is known for its hearty and comforting dishes, and one classic example is the German Apple-Onion Soup. This delicious and nutritious soup is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, combining the natural sweetness of apples with the earthy taste of onions. It is a popular autumn and winter dish in Germany, especially in the regions where apples and onions are abundant.

The combination of apples and onions may sound unusual to some, but the flavors come together beau...

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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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 1076mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 510mg