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French Onion Soup with Cheese Croute, Red Onion Compôte and Shallot Rings

Rich French onion soup served with bubbly gruyère croûtes, sweet red onion compôte, and crispy deep-fried shallot rings.

DinnerComfort FoodFrenchOnion SoupAlcohol
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
712.6
kcal / serving
2850.4 kcal total
Carbs
61.5g
per serving
245.8 g total
Fat
35.6g
per serving
142.5 g total
Protein
22.1g
per serving
88.2 g total
Cook Time
60
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Soft Brown Sugar
0.5
tsp
Soft Brown Sugar
for the compote
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
for the soup
1
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
for the compote
Dairy
25
g
Butter
110
g
Gruyère Cheese
grated
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Baguette
small, cut into diagonal slices
2
tbsp
Plain Flour
seasoned for coating
Liquids
50
ml
Dry Sherry
75
ml
Brandy
split into two-thirds and one-third portions
250
ml
White Wine
1
l
Beef Stock
fresh
NutsSeeds
3
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely chopped
2
sprig
Thyme
leaves only
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the compote
1
piece
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
Vegetables
1000
g
White Onions
finely sliced
1
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced
2
piece
Shallots
sliced into rings

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