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French Onion Soup without Wine
4.7 from 180 votes

French Onion Soup without Wine

French Onion Soup without Wine features slowly caramelized onions cooked with garlic, butter, olive oil, and a touch of sugar, thickened with flour and simmered in beef stock. Served hot with baguette slices topped with melted cheese, this soup offers a rich and savory flavor with a deep caramelized onion base complemented by crispy, cheesy bread.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 5 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoon flour
  • 30 g butter (⅛ cup)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To serve
  • 8 Baguette Bread slices
  • ½ cup cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Peel and slice the onions thinly.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pan, then add the oil.
  3. In goes the sliced onion.
  4. Sprinkle over the salt and sugar, place the lid on, and leave to cook on a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Peel and chop the garlic, and add it to the onion.
  6. Continue to cook the onions and garlic without a lid until you get a deep golden brown (but not burnt) colour.
  7. Add the flour, give it a stir, then pour in the beef stock.
  8. Place the lid back on, and cook for a further 20 minutes. If you feel that the soup is too thick, add more broth.
  9. Arrange the baguette slices on a roasting tray, divide the grated cheese evenly, then grill/bake until the cheese is melted.
  10. Serve the soup hot with the cheesy baguette slices and optionally, with chopped spring onions.

Notes

  • Cook onions slowly on low heat to ensure proper caramelization without burning.
  • If the soup becomes too thick, thin it with additional broth as needed.
  • For added freshness, garnish with chopped spring onions when serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 1204mg (50%) Potassium 674mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 333IU (7%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 1204mg 50%
Potassium 674mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 333IU 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.