Creamy Onion Soup with Cheese Croutons

A comforting vegetarian soup featuring softened onions, white wine, and cream, topped with bubbly melted cheese on toasted French bread.

Vegetarian Soup Quick French Onion

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

567.3

kcal / serving

1134.6 kcal total

Carbs

25.1g

per serving

50.2 g total

Fat

44.2g

per serving

88.4 g total

Protein

12.4g

per serving

24.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Double Cream

splash

handful

Cheddar Cheese

grated

GrainsCereals

slice

French Bread

toasted

Liquids

White Wine

200

Water

hot

NutsSeeds

pinch

Nutmeg

handful

Chives

chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

halved and sliced

Method

Preheat the grill to its highest setting.

Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the onions and butter to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until soft.

Add a pinch of nutmeg and cook for another 2 minutes.

Whisk in the wine, cream, and 200ml of hot water.

Simmer for 10 minutes then stir in the chives.

Place the cheese on the toasted bread and grill until bubbling.

Pour the soup into bowls and top with the croutons.