Baked Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Baked Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 lbs brown onions, sliced; 3 ounces unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons superfine sugar; 1 ounce plain flour; 3 cups dry white wine; 8 ½ cups chicken stock or 8 ½ cups vegetable stock; 6 ounces gruyere, grated; 12 slices French bread, about 1in in thickness, toasted on both sides; 1 garlic clove; 3 egg yolks; ⅔ cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons brandy; 4 tablespoons madeira wine

Servings: persons

3 12 lbs brown onions, sliced
3 ounces unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
1 ounce plain flour
3 cups dry white wine
8 ½ cups chicken stock or 8 ½ cups vegetable stock
6 ounces gruyere, grated
12 slices French bread, about 1in in thickness, toasted on both sides
1 garlic clove
3 egg yolks
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons brandy
4 tablespoons madeira wine

1
Place the onion, butter, oil, thyme, bay leaves, salt and sugar in a heavy-based saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 40 minutes.
2
Stirring from time to time.
3
The onions should be golden and soft.
4
Stir in the flour and cook over a low heat for a further 10 minutes.
5
Pour in the wine stir to combine, and cook over a medium heat for a further 20 minutes.
6
The soup can be prepared up to this point 48 hours in advance.
7
Set the oven to 375F Scatter a little cheese - don't use it all - over the bottom of a large ovenproof soup tureen or 6 to 8 individual ovenproof soup bowls on a baking sheet.
8
Pour in the soup.
9
Rub the toasted French bread with the raw garlic and float over the soup.
10
Top with the remaining cheese and place in the oven for about 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
11
Beat together the egg yolks, cream, brandy and madeira.
12
When the soup is ready to be served, lift up the cheesy crust and pour the cream mixture into the soup, or serve in a jug and offer separately to your guests.

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

172

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 lbs brown onions, sliced, 3 ounces unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Baked Onion Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Onion Soup

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