French Onion Soup With Croutons Au Gratin Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup With Croutons Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped mixed wild mushroom (cremini, shiitake, and oyster); 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons 35% cream; 2 cups beef stock, reduced sodium; 4 1/2 inches thick slices baguette; 1/2 cup gruyere cheese; 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled; 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped mixed wild mushroom (cremini, shiitake, and oyster)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 35% cream
2 cups beef stock, reduced sodium
4 1/2 inches thick slices baguette
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

1
I a medium sauscepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; saute mushrooms, onion and thyme, if using for 10-12 minutes or until lightly csaramelized.
2
Stir in flour to absorb butter; slowly stir in cream, Increase heat to high, sitr in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until flavours are blended. (to make ahead, prepare the soup up to this point, let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat gently until hot and proceed as follows).
3
Lightly toast baguette slices in a toaster; set aside. Preheat broiler. Place ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet and ladle soup into bowls. Top each bowl with two baguette slices and sprinkle with Gruyere and blue cheeses. Broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Place bowls on serving plates with chopped chives. Be sure to warn your guests the bowl is ultra hot.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chopped mixed wild mushroom (cremini, shiitake, and oyster), 1 cup thinly sliced onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup With Croutons Au Gratin 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 Croutons Au Gratin

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