This classic French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of deeply caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth. The key to this dish is patience; slowly cooking the onions until they are dark golden brown releases their natural sugars, creating a complex, savory-sweet base. Topped with crusty French bread and generous amounts of Gruyère cheese, the soup is broiled until the cheese is bubbly and golden. ItâÂÂs a hearty, aromatic meal perfect for cold evenings or as a satisfying starter for a dinner party. Simple ingredients transformed into a luxurious experience.
Soupe A L’Oignon Au Fromage
Description
This classic French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of deeply caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth. The key to this dish is patience; slowly cooking the onions until they are dark golden brown releases their natural sugars, creating a complex, savory-sweet base. Topped with crusty French bread and generous amounts of Gruyère cheese, the soup is broiled until the cheese is bubbly and golden. ItâÂÂs a hearty, aromatic meal perfect for cold evenings or as a satisfying starter for a dinner party. Simple ingredients transformed into a luxurious experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the broiler.
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In a large kettle or pot, melt the unsalted butter over moderate heat.
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Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are deeply golden brown and caramelized.
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Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
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Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until the mixture comes to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Place 2 slices of French bread in each of 6 oven-safe bowls.
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Top each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of grated Gruyère cheese.
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Ladle the hot soup over the bread and cheese.
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Top with any remaining grated Gruyère cheese.
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Place bowls under the broiler, about 4 inches from the heat source, for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1879.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 75.9g117%
- Saturated Fat 31.1g156%
- Cholesterol 313.1mg105%
- Sodium 1738.6mg73%
- Total Carbohydrate 163.8g55%
- Dietary Fiber 10.8g44%
- Sugars 21.3g
- Protein 122.8g246%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the bowls used are oven-safe and can withstand the high heat of the broiler.
For best results, use a good quality beef broth. You can enhance the flavor by adding a splash of dry white wine or sherry after the broth is added but before simmering.
Gruyère is traditional for its nutty flavor and excellent melting properties. Comté or Emmental can be used as substitutes if Gruyère is unavailable.
Watch the soup closely while broiling to prevent the cheese from burning.
