Creamy Onion Soup
A luscious, velvety soup showcasing sweet sautéed onions enriched with Velveeta and homemade white sauce. Finished with a melty cheddar garnish, it’s an easy, comforting bowl perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 cups sliced yellow sweet onions
- 1 can 15 oz chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- ¼ cup diced Velveeta cheese
- 1½ cups white sauce see below
- Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the White Sauce
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Stir in broth, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently.
- In another pan, make the white sauce: melt butter, stir in flour and salt, then slowly whisk in milk.
- Cook until thick.
- Add white sauce and Velveeta to soup.
- Stir until melted and smooth.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/creamy-onion-soup/
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Prepare through Step 4 and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Reheat gently, stirring to recombine.
- Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable broth and omit the bouillon cubes or swap for vegetarian bouillon.
- Cheese Variations: Swap Velveeta for cream cheese or add a handful of Gruyère for a French onion twist.