Authentic French Onion Soup Gratinée with Golden Gruyère Crust
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Authentic French Onion Soup Gratinée with Golden Gruyère Crust
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This classic French onion soup features sweet caramelized onions in a rich dual-stock broth, topped with crusty bread and bubbling Gruyère cheese. The perfect comfort food for cold evenings that's impressive enough for guests but simple enough for a weeknight indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound onions sliced
- 2 ounces butter
- 4 ounces white wine
- 1/2 gallon chicken stock
- 1/2 gallon beef stock
- 1 prig thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 loaf French bread sliced and toasted
- 1/2 pound gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot over low heat, cook the onions in the butter until caramelized, about 1 hour. Deglaze the pot with the white wine and allow the liquid to reduce.
- Add the chicken stock, beef stock, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Pour the soup into serving bowls. Cover each bowl with the toasted bread and top with shredded cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1202mg
(50%)
Potassium
692mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
281mg
(28%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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