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French Onion Soup

A classic French soup made with caramelized onions and beef broth, topped with a cheesy crouton.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven-safe bowls
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large Onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices French baguette toasted
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  • 2. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in sugar and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • 4. Add beef broth and wine, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Preheat oven to broil.
  • 7. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and grated Gruyère cheese.
  • 8. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, use a mix of beef and chicken broth.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Comfort Food, Soup
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