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Onion Soup with Croutons and Cheese

A warm and comforting onion soup topped with crunchy croutons and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Starter
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 large onions Sweet onions are recommended for a mellower flavor.
  • 50 g butter Used for cooking the onions.
  • 1 liter beef broth Homemade beef broth enhances flavor.
  • 200 ml white wine Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper Season to taste.
Croutons and Cheese
  • 1 baguette baguette Sliced for croutons.
  • 200 g Gruyère cheese, grated Can substitute other cheeses as desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the onions and slice them thinly.
  2. In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Cook for 20-25 minutes until they are golden.
Cooking the Soup
  1. Pour in the beef broth, add the white wine and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 30 minutes.
  2. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Preparing Croutons
  1. Slice the baguette and toast the slices in the oven or on a skillet.
Serving
  1. Pour the soup into oven-safe bowls, add the croutons, and sprinkle with cheese.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Serve hot with a generous amount of cheese on top and a few croutons for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

If you have leftovers, let it cool before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator. It lasts for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the soup without croutons and cheese, thaw and reheat later.

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