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Creamy French Onion Butter Rice That Will Warm Your Soul Recipe

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This Creamy French Onion Butter Rice is a comforting side dish featuring caramelized onions, aromatic thyme, and rich Parmesan cheese. Perfectly cooked Arborio rice is simmered in flavorful low-sodium chicken broth and finished with buttery goodness to warm your soul and elevate any meal.

Ingredients

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For the Rice

  • 1 cup Arborio Rice, rinsed before cooking
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth

For the Aromatics

  • 2 large Yellow Onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, finely chopped

For the Creaminess

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Caramelize the Onions: Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Sauté for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and sweet.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Toast the Rice: Add the rinsed Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring to coat all grains evenly in the buttery onion mixture.
  5. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
  6. Finish with Thyme and Parmesan: Remove the skillet from heat. Fold in the finely chopped fresh thyme and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully combined and creamy.
  7. Adjust and Serve: If the rice is too thick, loosen with a splash of additional broth. Serve the creamy French onion butter rice warm as a soul-warming side dish.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth to restore creaminess and prevent drying out.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and enhance natural flavors.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Keywords: French onion rice, creamy rice, butter rice, caramelized onions, side dish, comfort food

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