Onion

The onion is a staple in many recipes and has a long history dating back to ancient times. The onion is believed to have originated in central Asia, and it is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. It was mentioned in the Bible and was used by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.

Onions were brought to North America by the early settlers and were used in many traditional recipes. In the 19th century, French onion soup became popular. Today, onions are used in a variety of dishes from soups and stews to salads and main courses.

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Recipes

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French Onion Soup

  • french bread
  • white wine
  • all purpose flour
  • sherry
  • gruyère cheese
  • black pepper
  • beef stock
  • butter
  • salt
  • onion
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Caramelized Onion Galette

  • DOUGH
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • gruyère cheese
  • butter
  • ice water
  • sugar
  • ONIONS AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • beef broth
  • butter
  • sherry
  • thyme
  • onion
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Pickled Onions

  • salt
  • chili flake
  • coriander seed
  • mustard seed
  • peppercorn
  • onion
  • vinegar
  • spice
  • sugar
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Spinach and Onion Tart

  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • thyme
  • onion
  • yeasted olive oil pastry
  • spinach
  • gruyère cheese
  • milk
  • egg
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Bacon-Onion Jam

  • salt
  • mustard seed
  • balsamic vinegar
  • dark brown sugar
  • bacon
  • spanish onion
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Onion Tart

  • nutmeg
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • egg
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • ice water
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • rendered bacon
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Beer Battered Onion Rings

  • sour cream
  • garlic
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • pepper
  • beer
  • bell pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • salt
  • onion
  • parmesan cheese
  • tomato
  • white wine
  • mayonnaise
  • canola oil
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Vegan Onion Dip

  • chive
  • salt
  • potato chip
  • cashew
  • cannellini bean
  • onion powder
  • sweet paprika
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lemon juice
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French Onion Soup

  • gruyère cheese
  • butter
  • brown yellow onion
  • beef broth
  • all purpose flour
  • bay leaf
  • thyme
  • white wine
  • french baguette
  • parsley
  • salt
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Persian Rice-Stuffed Onions

  • salt
  • basmati rice
  • lemon juice
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • saffron
  • parsley
  • pistachio
  • almond
  • black pepper
  • green cardamom
  • tart cherry
  • raisin
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • butter
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Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart

  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
  • an
  • FILLING AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • salt
  • delicata squash
  • onion
  • sweet potato
  • butternut squash
  • cayenne pepper
  • dijon mustard
  • butter
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • cheddar cheese
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • CRUST
  • all purpose flour
  • wheat flour
  • salt
  • butter
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Easy Rich Onion Gravy

  • balsamic vinegar
  • sugar
  • onion
  • butter
  • vegetable oil
  • beef stock
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Chopped Steak and Mushroom Onion Gravy

  • salt
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • egg
  • shallot
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • brandy
  • mustard
  • all purpose flour
  • beef stock
  • butter
  • panko bread crumb
  • parsley
  • crimini mushroom
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Sweet Potato and Onion Dip

  • olive oil
  • agege bread
  • lime juice
  • fennel
  • anchovy oil
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • vanilla extract
  • onion
  • jalapeño
  • ricotta cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • pecan
  • nutmeg
  • sweet potato
  • grapeseed oil
  • maple syrup
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Famous Barr's French Onion Soup

  • caramel coloring
  • french baguette
  • swiss cheese
  • white wine
  • bay leaf
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • paprika
  • salt
  • all purpose flour orcup flour
  • onion
  • beef broth
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Charred Onion Dip

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • leek
  • shallot
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • buttermilk
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • green onion
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Almost-Famous Bloomin' Onion

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • salt
  • milk
  • horseradish
  • cayenne pepper
  • corn oil
  • onion
  • ketchup
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • cumin
  • worcestershire sauce
  • cayenne pepper
  • mayonnaise
  • paprika
  • sour cream
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
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Onion Tart With Bacon or Olives

  • ONION TOPPING
  • salt
  • caraway seed
  • butter
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • onion
  • ricotta cheese
  • smoked bacon
  • crème fraîche
  • DOUGH
  • yeast
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
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Fried Onion Rings

  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • baking powder
  • black pepper
  • spanish onion
  • salt
  • oil
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The Best French Onion Soup

  • baguette
  • bouquet garni
  • chicken stock
  • red wine
  • sherry wine
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
  • gruyère cheese
  • canola oil
  • concentrated beef base
  • onion
  • butter
  • provolone cheese
  • thyme
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Creamy French Onion Dip

  • black pepper
  • baguette
  • gruyère cheese
  • thyme
  • panko
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • pear
  • red endive
  • olive oil
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cream cheese
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Caramelized Onion Dip

  • chive
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • red wine vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • onion
  • hot sauce
  • cream cheese
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French Onion Dip

  • kettle potato chip
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • lemon juice
  • onion
  • shallot
  • chive
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • thyme
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Air Fryer Onion Rings

  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • panko breadcrumb
  • onion
  • milk
  • salt
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • dipping sauce
  • honey mustard
  • ketchup
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French Onion Soup

  • white wine
  • balsamic vinegar
  • thyme
  • tamari
  • onion
  • all purpose white flour
  • garlic
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • olive oil
  • baguette
  • black pepper
  • thyme
  • gruyère cheese
  • red pepper flake
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French Onion Dip

  • sour cream
  • worcestershire sauce
  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • butter
  • mayonnaise
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Three Onion Dip

  • salt
  • potato chip
  • chive
  • mushroom powder
  • worcestershire sauce
  • mayonnaise
  • greek yogurt
  • sour cream
  • vegetable oil
  • anchovy
  • onion
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Instant Pot French Onion Soup

  • garlic
  • bay leaf
  • salt
  • baking soda
  • black pepper
  • thyme
  • sherry
  • worcestershire sauce
  • onion
  • butter
  • french baguette
  • gruyère cheese
  • thyme

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
butter
olive oil
all purpose flour
thyme
garlic
black pepper
egg
gruyère cheese
sour cream
sugar
bay leaf
chive
milk
vegetable oil
mayonnaise
lemon juice
water
parsley
worcestershire sauce
white wine
onion powder
beef broth
parmesan cheese
balsamic vinegar
cayenne pepper
sherry
beef stock
canola oil
pepper
potato chip
french bread
ice water
green onion
bell pepper
buttermilk
cumin
cornstarch
shallot
oil
spring onion
garlic powder
baguette
baking powder
leek
spinach
lime juice
french baguette
cinnamon
sweet potato
ricotta cheese
paprika
caper
red pepper flake
oregano
red wine
greek yogurt
cream cheese
panko bread crumb
baking soda
fennel
mustard seed
peppercorn
vinegar
bacon
spanish onion
nutmeg
heavy cream
beer
tomato
sweet paprika
apple cider vinegar
rosemary
raisin
butternut squash
dijon mustard
cheddar cheese
pie crust
brandy
mustard
swiss cheese
honey
caraway seed
cabbage
ketchup
red wine vinegar
chicken stock
sage
brown sugar
feta
lard
anchovy
lemon
chicken cutlet
porcini mushroom
veal
sourdough
chili flake
coriander seed
spice
yeasted olive oil pastry
dark brown sugar
rendered bacon
port wine
oxtail
celery
carrot
baguette loaf
cashew
cannellini bean
fleur de sel
walnut
gorgonzola
brown yellow onion
white vinegar
basmati rice
saffron
pistachio
almond
green cardamom
tart cherry
an
wheat flour
delicata squash
peanut oil
cream
ground beef
crimini mushroom
agege bread
anchovy oil
vanilla extract
jalapeño
pecan
grapeseed oil
maple syrup
caramel coloring
all purpose flour orcup flour
white wine vinegar
dry white wine
chicken
comté cheese
bread
sherry vinegar
wheat pâte brisée pie crust fully
egg yolk
dill weed
russet potato
wine
horseradish
corn oil
yeast
smoked bacon
crème fraîche
lamb liver
cherry tomato
chili oil
maggi sauce
asparagus
soy sauce
ears corn
red pepper
eggplant
bouquet garni made
fava bean
vegetable stock
barley
herb
sub roll
hot italian pork sausage
cornmeal
peanut
vidalia
bouquet garni
sherry wine
tomato paste
concentrated beef base
provolone cheese
radish
day bread
fish sauce
yellow
bowl bread
flat bread
flake salt
cinnamon sugar
dark beer
egg white
granny smith apple
ground
club soda
gluten-free flour
panko
pear
red endive
cipollini onion
ginger
turmeric
saffron thread
orange flower water
mushroom
sheets phyllo dough
mint
hot sauce
all butter puff pastry
cooking spray
light balsamic salad dressing
tarragon
half
banana shallot
lime
cilantro
apple
stilton
ghee
freshly ground black pepper
kettle potato chip
smoked paprika
panko breadcrumb
dipping sauce
honey mustard
lancashire cheese
white pepper
egg mayonnaise
tamari
all purpose white flour
vegetable broth
mushroom powder

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 41%
  • onion 36%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 17%
  • olive oil 16%
  • black pepper 10%

Usual Ingredients

  • garlic 8%
  • water 8%
  • parsley 6%
  • sugar 6%
  • thyme 5%
  • all purpose flour 5%
  • lemon juice 4%
  • egg 4%
  • paprika 4%
  • vegetable oil 4%
  • balsamic vinegar 3%
  • cayenne pepper 3%
  • chicken broth 3%
  • oregano 3%
  • spring onion 3% See More