French Onion Soup
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5
French Onion Soup
Description
French Onion Soup features slowly cooked yellow onions softened in butter without browning, which are then simmered in beef broth flavored with Worcestershire sauce, dry sherry, thyme, salt, and pepper. This slow simmer develops a rich, aromatic broth. The soup is served in bowls topped with toasted French bread slices and grated Gruyere cheese, then broiled or baked until the cheese melts and turns golden brown, adding a satisfying crispy, creamy topping.
The combination of sweet, tender onions and savory broth creates a comforting balance, while the bread and cheese add texture contrast. This soup is suited to start a meal on a chilly day or to enjoy as a hearty snack.
Toasting the bread before adding it to the soup prevents sogginess, and melting the Gruyere under oven heat ensures a nicely browned and bubbling crust. Cooking the onions without browning them keeps the flavor mild and sweet.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 onion sliced, yellow
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup dry sherry optional
- 1 thyme sprig, fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 4 lices French bread
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large stock pot on medium heat with the onions and stir and cook until the onions are see through but not at all browned, about 30-35 minutes.
- Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, thyme, salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering toast the French bread slices, and when ready ladle the soup into a soup bowl, top with french bread, then Gruyere cheese and place into a toaster oven or 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1606mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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