Captain Don’s Onion Soup With Garlic-Flavored Croutons

Onion soup, also known as French onion soup, is a classic dish that originated in France. It has been enjoyed for centuries and is known for its rich flavor and comforting qualities. The combination of caramelized onions, flavorful broth, and melted cheese makes it a favorite among soup lovers around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Captain Don’s Onion Soup With Garlic-Flavored Croutons

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium-sized Onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices French bread
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. Slice the onions.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and white wine. Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.
5. While the soup is simmering, prepare the garlic-flavored croutons. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices. Rub each slice with a garlic clove and brush with olive oil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until crispy.
6. Remove the bay leaf from the soup and blend it until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a few garlic-flavored croutons. Sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.
8. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.