Onion Soup Gratinee

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic French soup with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a toasted cheese crust
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Onion Soup Gratinee

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 980.6

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This classic French Onion Soup Gratinee is the ultimate comfort food, featuring deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich, savory beef broth. The key to this dish is patience; slowly cooking the onions until they are golden brown unlocks a complex, sweet flavor that forms the soul of the soup. A routh thickens the broth slightly, adding body and richness. Topped with crusty French bread and a generous layer of melted Gruyre and Parmesan cheeses, its finished under the broiler for a bubbly, golden crust. Perfect for chilly evenings, holiday gatherings, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. Its hearty, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel the onions, cut off and discard the root ends, and slice them thinly to yield about 5 cups.
  2. Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over moderately high heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions and ground black pepper to the melted butter.
  4. Saut the onion mixture, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the onions are a light golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir until all traces of dry flour disappear.
  6. Cook for 1 minute longer, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat.
  8. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring the onion mixture constantly to prevent lumps.
  9. Stir in the water and bay leaf.
  10. Return the pan to moderately high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  11. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
  12. Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Ladle the hot soup into a broiler-proof tureen, casserole dish, or individual soup bowls placed on a baking sheet.
  14. Toast slices of French bread in a toaster or under the broiler until lightly golden brown.
  15. Arrange the toasted bread slices on top of the soup, ensuring they float on the surface.
  16. Sprinkle the toast liberally with grated Parmesan and Gruyre cheeses.
  17. Place the dish under a preheated broiler about 6 inches from the heat source, or in an oven preheated to 425F (218C).
  18. Broil or bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  19. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 980.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.0g85%
Saturated Fat 20.8g104%
Cholesterol 234.0mg78%
Sodium 342.5mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 37.7g13%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 82.2g165%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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