French Onion And Apple Soup Recipe

Name: French Onion And Apple Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 15 cups yellow onions, sliced (about 4 pounds); 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 apple, peeled, quartered, cut into julienne strips (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady); 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry; 6 cups lower-sodium beef broth; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar; 10 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups gruyere cheese, grated; thyme leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 cups yellow onions, sliced (about 4 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 apple, peeled, quartered, cut into julienne strips (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry
6 cups lower-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
10 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups gruyere cheese, grated
thyme leaves (optional)

1
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking 50 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3
Add pepper, apple, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves; cook 3 minutes or until apples soften. Add wine; cook 2 minutes, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
4
Add broth and cider; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Discard bay leaves; stir in vinegar.
5
Preheat broiler.
6
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan; broil 2 minutes or until toasted, turning after 1 minute.
7
Preheat oven to 500u00b0.
8
Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 10 ovenproof soup bowls. Divide the croutons evenly among bowls, and top each serving with about 3 tablespoons cheese. Place bowls on jelly-roll pan. Bake at 500u00b0 for 8 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.

789

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 15 cups yellow onions, sliced (about 4 pounds), 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 apple, peeled, quartered, cut into julienne strips (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), and more.

Yes, French Onion And Apple 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.

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French Onion And Apple Soup

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