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Non-waste Onion Soup
Non-waste Onion Soup

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22 Jul 2026

Non-waste Onion Soup

Full onion is enough to love the world.

 

Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure that will have you looking at onions in a whole new way! Yes, you heard it right – those seemingly useless onion skins can be transformed into a rich and aromatic broth that will make your taste buds dance with joy. 

 

Don't toss those onion skins aside; instead, collect them and let them work their magic in this soup. As you savor each spoonful, take a moment to appreciate the importance of reducing waste and the joy that comes from discovering new culinary possibilities. Let this recipe be a delicious reminder that even the most overlooked parts of ingredients can be transformed into something extraordinary. 

Difficulty:

Medium

Serving:

2 servings

Preparation time/ Cooking time:

5 minutes / 30 minutes

Ingredients 

200 g onion peels

400 ml broth 

100 ml sour cream

60 g grated mozzarella 

20 ml olive oil 

5 g salt 

5 g black pepper 

1 slice leftover sourdough bread 

 

Preparation

• Caramelize the onion peels in a pan over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

• When the onion peels turn brown, add the cream and continue cooking for 3 minutes.

• Then, add the broth, salt, and pepper. Boil for 15 minutes. Blend the soup with a blender.

• Pour the soup into ovenproof bowls, top each with half a slice of bread and 30 g grated mozzarella, and roast in the oven at 180°C for 5 minutes.

• When it comes out of the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes and serve.

 

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