French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where onions were a staple ingredient. It became popular in France during the 18th century and is now a classic French dish.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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French Onion Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium-sized Onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 6 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 2 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 4 slice Baguette
• 8 ounce Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the onions thinly.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
5. Pour in the beef broth and white wine. Add bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Slice the baguette and toast until crispy.
8. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette and sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.
9. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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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.