Panera Bread French Onion Soup
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4.8
Panera Bread French Onion Soup
Description
This recipe begins by slowly sautéing a large quantity of chopped yellow onions in butter with salt until caramelized and golden brown, which takes about 20 minutes. The caramelization develops deep, sweet onion flavors that form the foundation of the soup. A light coating of all-purpose flour is stirred in to add subtle thickness and a toasty aroma similar to pie crust.
Beef stock, chicken stock, beef base, and thyme are added next, and the soup is gently simmered to meld the flavors. The combination of stocks and beef base produces a savory, layered broth that balances the sweet onions. Serving the soup topped with croutons and shredded Gruyère and Asiago cheeses provides a textural contrast and a melted cheesy richness that complements the broth's depth.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 pounds onion chopped, yellow
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 32 ounces beef stock
- 14.5 ounces chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons beef base
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Asiago cheese shredded
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, Add the chopped onions and salt and sauté for about 20 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.
- Add 1 tablespoon of flour, stir to coat the onions, and sauté for another minute, until the flour becomes fragrant like pie crust.
- Add the beef stock, chicken stock, beef base, and thyme. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve topped with croutons and shredded Gruyère and Asiago cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 997mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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