French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is believed to have originated in the 18th century in France and was traditionally served to the poor as a cheap and filling meal.

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: 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 medium Onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 6 cup Beef broth
• 0.5 cup White wine
• 4 slices Baguette
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

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, thyme, and bay leaves, and cook for another minute.
5. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
6. Pour in the beef broth and white wine, and bring to a simmer.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
9. Slice the baguette and toast it in the oven until crispy.
10. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top each with a slice of toasted baguette.
11. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top of the bread.
12. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Remove from the oven and let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
14. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
15. 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.