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French Onion Soup

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This classic French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring deeply caramelized onions in a rich beef broth. The key to this dish is patience; slowly cooking the onions until they are golden brown unlocks their natural sweetness and complex flavor. Topped with crusty French bread and a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese, it offers a satisfying contrast of textures—creamy soup, crunchy toast, and gooey cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty starter before a main course, this recipe brings the warmth of a Parisian bistro to your home kitchen. It is simple to make yet impressive enough for dinner parties.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 70.8
Dietary: Low-cal
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This classic French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring deeply caramelized onions in a rich beef broth. The key to this dish is patience; slowly cooking the onions until they are golden brown unlocks their natural sweetness and complex flavor. Topped with crusty French bread and a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese, it offers a satisfying contrast of textures—creamy soup, crunchy toast, and gooey cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty starter before a main course, this recipe brings the warmth of a Parisian bistro to your home kitchen. It is simple to make yet impressive enough for dinner parties.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 lg Onion, sliced thin
  • 2 teaspoon Flour
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine*
  • 5 cup Water
  • 4 teaspoon Beef bouillon, or cubes
Directions
  1. 1
    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. 4
    Pour in white wine and simmer for 1 minute to deglaze the pan.
  5. 5
    Add water and beef bouillon, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  9. 9
    Place slices of French bread in the oven for 5 minutes to dry and toast slightly.
  10. 10
    Ladle hot soup into four ovenproof bowls.
  11. 11
    Place one slice of toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl.
  12. 12
    Cover the bread generously with shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese.
  13. 13
    Bake until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g6%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 29.4mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 1.9g4%

* 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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