Bistro-Style Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Bistro-Style Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 5 large onions, halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 7 cups); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 5 cups beef broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup water; salt; 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 12 slices French bread, toasted; 2 cups grated gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese; 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 large onions, halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 7 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups beef broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
salt
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
12 slices French bread, toasted
2 cups grated gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Heat butter and oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and stir to coat.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-15 minutes.
4
Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5
Stir in flour.
6
Reduce heat slightly and cook, stirring, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
7
Add broth, wine, the water, salt, thyme, and nutmeg to pan.
8
Heat to boiling; skim off fat.
9
Reduce heat and simmer partially covered about 30 minutes.
10
Skim again, then stir in pepper.
11
Heat broiler.
12
Ladle soup into ovenproof serving bowls set on baking sheet.
13
Place 2 slices bread on each.
14
Sprinkle with Gruyere and press cheese lightly to rims of bowls.
15
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
16
Broil until bubbly and golden, 3-5 minutes (do not let cheese burn).
17
Transfer hot bowls to plates and serve at once.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 5 large onions, halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 7 cups), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Bistro-Style 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.

Bistro-Style Onion Soup

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