French Onion Soup Bites

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 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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French Onion Soup Bites

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 large Onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 4 cup Beef broth
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 slices French baguette
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the onions thinly.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
5. Add the beef broth, white wine, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly.
9. Place a spoonful of the onion soup mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
10. Top each slice with grated Gruyere cheese.
11. Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Allow the French Onion Soup Bites to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

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.