Mike’s French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup originated in France in the 18th century and was traditionally served to poor people as it was made with readily available ingredients like onions and bread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Mike’s French Onion Soup

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: French Cuisine, 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

• 500 gram Onions
• 50 gram Butter
• 1000 milliliter Beef Stock
• 100 milliliter White Wine
• 1 piece Baguette
• 200 gram Gruyere Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the onions thinly.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour in the white wine and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the beef stock, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
7. While the soup is simmering, slice the baguette and toast it.
8. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.
9. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

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.