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French Onion Soup

Irresistible French Onion Soup for Cozy Comfort Nights

Enjoy this comforting French Onion Soup, a warm embrace in a bowl perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 to 5 pieces yellow onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 piece bay leaf remove before serving
  • ½ cup white wine or broth with vinegar
  • 6 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Topping
  • 4 slices baguette toasted
  • 1 to 1½ cups Gruyère cheese grated

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • oven-safe bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook slowly, stirring every 10 minutes, for about 45 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Pour white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven's broiler. Divide hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with toasted baguette slices and sprinkle with grated Gruyère cheese.
  4. Place bowls under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Remove from oven, garnish with thyme, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, watch the broiler closely while melting the cheese to avoid burning.

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