Baked Onion Soup with Gruyère Cheese and Madeira

A rich vegetable soup featuring caramelized onions topped with cheesy toast and a decadent cream and Madeira liaison.

Vegetarian Dinner Comfort Food French Onion Soup

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

805.2

kcal / serving

4831.2 kcal total

Carbs

51.7g

per serving

310.2 g total

Fat

49.7g

per serving

298.2 g total

Protein

19.8g

per serving

118.8 g total

Cook Time

100

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Caster Sugar

Dairy

Unsalted Butter

175

Gruyère Cheese

grated

piece

150

GrainsCereals

slice

2cm slices, toasted on both sides

Liquids

750

White Wine

dry, 1 bottle

Vegetable Stock

or chicken stock

tbsp

Brandy

tbsp

Madeira

NutsSeeds

tsp

Thyme

leaves

piece

Bay Leaves

tsp

Salt

clove

Garlic

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

1.5

Brown Onions

sliced

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

Cook the onion, butter, oil, herbs, salt, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for 40 minutes.

Stir in the flour and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Pour in the wine and cook for 10 minutes.

Add 2 liters of stock and cook for another 20 minutes.

Scatter some cheese into the bottom of oven-proof bowls or a tureen.

Pour in the soup and top with garlic-rubbed toast slices.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Mix egg yolks, cream, brandy, and Madeira to stir into the soup before serving.