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Easy Onion Boil

Tender whole onions simmered in a buttery herb broth until sweet, soft, and deeply flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large sweet onions peeled
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Peel onions and trim root ends slightly to keep them intact.
  2. In a large pot, combine broth, butter, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add onions and bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for 35–45 minutes.
  5. Turn onions halfway through cooking to ensure even tenderness.
  6. Remove lid in final minutes if you want broth slightly reduced.
  7. Discard bay leaves and thyme stems, sprinkle with parsley.
  8. Serve warm with broth spooned over onions.

Notes

Use sweet onions for best flavor. Add extra butter before serving for richness.