Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup) Recipe

Name: Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 34 lb peeled halved and sliced yellow onion; thick slices baguette, as required to form a single layer in each soup bowl; 1 pinch sugar; 3 cups beef stock; 1 pinch dried thyme (optional); ½ cup dry white vermouth or ½ cup dry white wine; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 18 lb coarsely grated gruyere; 18 lb coarsely grated ementhaller swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
34 lb peeled halved and sliced yellow onion
thick slices baguette, as required to form a single layer in each soup bowl
1 pinch sugar
3 cups beef stock
1 pinch dried thyme (optional)
½ cup dry white vermouth or ½ cup dry white wine
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
18 lb coarsely grated gruyere
18 lb coarsely grated ementhaller swiss cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450 F.
2
Melt half the butter and oil in a sauce pan over low heat.
3
Add the onions, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until soft and translucent.
4
Stir frequently.
5
Butter the bread slices with the remaining butter and bake until toasted.
6
Remove and set aside.
7
Remove the cover, increase to medium-high, add sugar, and stir continuously until the onions turn golden.
8
Add stock and wine, increase heat to high, and bring soup to a boil.
9
Add thyme if using.
10
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
11
Adjust seasoning.
12
Divide the bread slices among the serving bowls in a single layer.
13
Gently divide the soup among the bowls.
14
Combine the cheeses and sprinkle half over each bowl.
15
Melt and brown the cheese under a broiler.

9942

kcal

Calories

681

Fat

400

Carbs

552

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 34 lb peeled halved and sliced yellow onion, thick slices baguette, as required to form a single layer in each soup bowl, and more.

Yes, Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee (French 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.

Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup)

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