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Soubise Sauce
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Soubise Sauce

Creamy, smooth and tasty, this easy Soubise Sauce is an excellent choice for enhancing and elevating your dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Passive time0 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: French
Keyword Easy Recipe, How To, Low Sodium

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp. butter tips & tricks
  • 6 cups yellow onions, chopped or sliced (Lyonnaise cut) tips & tricks
  • 1 tsp. ground Himalayan sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Béchamel Sauce see Recipe
  • 1/4 tsp. hot paprika (substitute tomato purée, herbs or spices) optional

Directions

  • In a large pot over medium-low heat, add butter and when melted and it starts sizzling, add onions and sea salt.
  • Stir to coat, cover and cook until soft and translucent, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally - DON’T brown them.
  • Meanwhile on medium heat, make the béchamel sauce and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt – don’t add nutmeg; set aside.
  • When the cooking time is up, remove the lid and let the liquid evaporate from the onion mixture, about 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent it from browning.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer the onions to the bowl of a food processor. Purée them until the texture is smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Add the puréed onions to the béchamel, stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Depending on what it will be served with, season it appropriately.
  • Serve immediately otherwise, place some wax paper on top to prevent a skin from forming and move it to the back burner, keeping it warm until needed.