Onion soup base

Onion soup base is an essential ingredient that serves as a starting point for preparing classic onion soup, a traditional dish in French cuisine and highly appreciated worldwide. It is a concentrated mixture that captures the characteristic flavor of caramelized onion along with a savory broth and aromatic spices, making it easier to prepare this rich and comforting soup.

Origin: Onion soup base has its roots in French cuisine, where onion soup is an ancestral recipe. Traditionally, the soup is made by slowly caramelizing fresh onions and cooking them in broth, but the concentrated base simplifies and speeds up this process without losing flavor intensity.

Properties: This base provides a sweet and deep flavor characteristic of caramelized onion, combined with notes of meat or vegetable broth depending on the product. It also helps balance flavors and enrich other preparations, such as stews or sauces. It is a practical option that avoids the need to peel and caramelize large quantities of onions, saving time in the kitchen.

Synonyms in Spanish from Latin America: Although "base para sopa de cebolla" is the most common term, in some countries it may also be found as concentrado para sopa de cebolla, caldo concentrado de cebolla, or simply base de cebolla. In all cases, it refers to a liquid or paste preparation that facilitates the creation of soups and broths with an onion flavor.