Old-Fashioned Onion Soup

Onion soup has been a popular dish in France since the Roman times and was traditionally eaten by 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: 9.

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Old-Fashioned Onion Soup

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, 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: 600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Onions
• 50 gram Butter
• 30 gram Flour
• 4 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup White wine
• 1 piece Baguette
• 100 gram Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
2. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the beef broth and white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette and toast in the oven until crispy.
5. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette and sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.
6. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 6g

Protein 4g8%

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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.