French Onion Soup With Coffee Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup With Coffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium onions (sweet onions are best); 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 4 sprigs of fresh thyme); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces mild brown ale (like Newcastle); 16 ounces unfiltered apple juice; 32 ounces brewed coffee (like Ethiopia Kemgin); 1 1/4 tablespoons mushroom base (better than bouillon); 2 bay leaves; 1 baguette, sliced; 4 slices Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

6 medium onions (sweet onions are best)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 4 sprigs of fresh thyme)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces mild brown ale (like Newcastle)
16 ounces unfiltered apple juice
32 ounces brewed coffee (like Ethiopia Kemgin)
1 1/4 tablespoons mushroom base (better than bouillon)
2 bay leaves
1 baguette, sliced
4 slices Swiss cheese

1
Slice the onions thinly and add them to a heavy soup pot on medium high. Add the butter, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir often while the onions reduce and caramelize (about 35 to 45 minutes). The darker the onions become, the more flavor they will impart.
2
Add the brown ale to deglaze the pan and let the onions reduce again until there is no visible liquid.
3
Add the apple juice to deglaze the pan a second time and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes on medium.
4
Combine 32 ounces of fresh brewed coffee with the bouillon. I made a French press of the 2010 Good Food Award-winning Ethiopia Kemgin: a fragrant coffee with a complex acidity that is not too heavily roasted. The French press is a great brewing method that imparts a lot of body, perfect for a soup stock.
5
Add the coffee/bouillon mixture and the bay leaves to the pot and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
6
Turn the oven to broil and toast the baguette slices on both sides until golden brown.
7
Remove the bay leaves and ladle the soup into oven safe bowls, top with two slices of toasted baguette and a generous slice of cheese. Place in the broiler until the cheese has melted and bubbled.

280

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium onions (sweet onions are best), 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 4 sprigs of fresh thyme), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup With Coffee 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 Soup With Coffee

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Variations & substitutions

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