Cream of onion soup

Onion soup cream is a prepared ingredient made from cooked and pureed onions, combined with cream or milk and various seasonings, offering a mild, sweet, and slightly caramelized flavor. It is a widely used base in cooking to provide a creamy texture and a distinctive flavor touch to various recipes, especially in soups, sauces, stews, and gratins.

Origin: Onion soup cream is inspired by the traditional French onion soup, a classic dish where caramelized onions are combined with broth and finished with a cheese gratin. The creamy version has become popular in modern cuisine and in commercial products to facilitate the quick and practical preparation of dishes with an onion flavor.

Properties: This ingredient is a moderate source of natural carbohydrates and provides antioxidants present in onions, such as flavonoids and sulfur compounds. Furthermore, its creamy texture helps improve the consistency and flavor of dishes, making preparations smoother and more homogeneous.

Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: onion cream, onion double cream, onion soup cream, creamy onion puree.