Toasted Bread and Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Toasted Bread and Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 5 cups Basic Chicken Stock or other homemade stock or canned low-sodium broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces); chicken bones, such as necks, backs or wings; medium onion; herbes de Provence; bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
5 cups Basic Chicken Stock or other homemade stock or canned low-sodium broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
chicken bones, such as necks, backs or wings
medium onion
herbes de Provence
bay leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
3
Add the onions and cook over high heat, stirring, until nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Add the Basic Chicken Stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to a strong boil.
5
Meanwhile, spread out the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6
Transfer the cubes to a large soup tureen and sprinkle the cheese on top.
7
Pour the boiling soup into the tureen and mix.
8
Ladle into soup plates or bowls and serve.
9
In a large stockpot, cover the chicken bones with 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
10
Reduce the heat to moderate and boil gently for 30 minutes.
11
Skim the fat from the stock.
12
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat.
13
Reduce the heat to moderately low, cover partially and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 1/2 hours.
14
Strain the stock, pressing down on the solids.
15
Measure the stock; if more than 5 cups, return to the saucepan and continue reducing.

656

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 5 cups Basic Chicken Stock or other homemade stock or canned low-sodium broth, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Toasted Bread and Onion Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Toasted Bread and Onion Soup

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