French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is a traditional French soup made from caramelized onions, beef broth, and wine, topped with a crouton and Gruyere or Emmental cheese. It is typically served as a starter or as a light meal. The dish is believed to have originated in the 18th century, and it is known for its rich and flavorful broth and the melted cheese on top. Some variations also include herbs like thyme, bay leaves, and parsley. The soup is usually made by slowly caramelizing onions in butter or oil, then adding beef broth, white wine, and seasonings, and simmered until the flavors meld together. The soup is then topped with a crouton and melted cheese before serving.
Ingredients:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add the sherry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, chicken broth, sugar, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top with a slice of toasted baguette and grated Gruyere cheese.
- Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips for preparation of French Onion Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add the sherry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, chicken broth, sugar, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top with a slice of toasted baguette and grated Gruyere cheese.
- Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
French Onion Soup serving size
Typically, a serving size for French Onion Soup would be around 1-2 cups per person, or enough to fill a small to medium-sized soup bowl. Keep in mind that the serving size can also be adjusted based on the overall meal being served, whether it is a smaller portion as part of a larger meal or a larger portion as a standalone dish.
French Onion Soup nutrition value
French Onion Soup can range from about 200-300 calories, depending on the recipe and ingredients used. It is usually high in sodium and cholesterol but also contains some vitamins and minerals from the onions.