Classic French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is believed to have originated in the Roman times, where onions were plentiful and often used as a staple ingredient in many dishes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Classic French Onion Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 onion Yellow onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 4 cup Beef or vegetable broth
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slice French baguette
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. Slice the onions thinly.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
6. Pour in the white wine and simmer until reduced.
7. Add the broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
8. Simmer for 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the broiler.
10. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
11. Top each bowl with a slice of French baguette and sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.
12. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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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.