Parisian Sweet Onion Smoothie
A savoury-sweet, French Onion Soup-inspired smoothie.
Category
Smoothie
Prep
5 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
French
Technique
Blending
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily recipe · January 05, 2026
A little about this dish
Meet our unique, never-seen-before, French-inspired smoothie that incorporates a surprising savoury twist - the Onion! This 'French Onion Soup' inspired smoothie is a delicious blend of caramelized onions, seasonal fruits, and a dash of fresh cream to provide a delightful balance of sweet and savory. It's a testament to the French's love for onions, blended into a modern smoothie form.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Medium-sized onion — 1 — caramelized
- Bosc pear — 2 — ripe and cored
- Fresh cream — 1/2 cup
- Unsweetened almond milk — 2 cups
- Maple syrup — 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon — 1/4 teaspoon
- Nutmeg — 1/4 teaspoon
- Ice cubes — 1 cup
- Salt — a pinch
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🔪🧅🔥Cut onion into thin slices and sauté in a pan over medium heat with a bit of butter until golden brown.
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Step 2 — 🧅❄️⏲️Let the caramelized onion cool completely.
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Step 3 — 🍐🧅🥛🍁🌰🥜🌀Combine the cored pears, cooled onion, cream, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a blender.
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Step 4 — 🌀➡️🥤Blend until completely smooth.
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Step 5 — 🧊➕🌀Add ice cubes to the blender, and pulse to crush the ice and mix it into the smoothie.
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Step 6 — 👅🧂⚖️Taste and add a pinch of salt if necessary to balance the flavour.
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Step 7 — 🥤🥄🍶Pour the smoothie into two serving glasses, and top each with a dollop of cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
A final fox tip
If you're feeling adventurous, try adding some French herbs like thyme or tarragon to your caramelized onions for added flavor. This smoothie is perfect for awakening your taste buds on a gloomy, chilly day.