French Onion Soup: the Cook’s Illustrated Way

French Onion Soup is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where it was a popular dish among the poor due to the abundance of onions.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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French Onion Soup: the Cook’s Illustrated Way

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 90 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 onion Yellow onions
• 3 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 3 sprigs Thyme sprigs
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dry white wine
• 6 cup Beef broth
• 2 cup Chicken broth
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 slice Baguette slices
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Slice the onions thinly and cook them in butter and olive oil until caramelized.
2. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves and cook for another minute.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add white wine and cook until evaporated.
5. Add beef and chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, toast the baguette slices and top them with grated Gruyere cheese.
7. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, place the cheese-topped baguette slices on top, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.