French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where onions were a staple ingredient. It gained popularity in France during the 18th century and has since become 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: 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: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 large Yellow onions
• 3 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 4 cups Beef or vegetable broth
• 2 piece Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 4 slices Baguette
• 8 ounces Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the onions and mince the garlic.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well. Cook for a minute.
4. Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
5. Add the broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil.
7. Slice the baguette into thick slices and toast until golden brown.
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 broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving. Season with salt and black pepper.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 6g12%

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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.