French Onion Soup with Gruyère Croûtons

A classic French soup featuring caramelized onions in a rich beef stock, topped with toasted baguette and melted cheese.

Soup Dinner Cheese French Onions

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

605.1

kcal / serving

2420.5 kcal total

Carbs

56.4g

per serving

225.4 g total

Fat

26.5g

per serving

105.8 g total

Protein

19.6g

per serving

78.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Soft Brown Sugar

CondimentsSauces

litre

Dark Beef Stock

Fresh

Dairy

110

Gruyère Cheese

Grated

GrainsCereals

tbsp

Plain Flour

Heaped

piece

Baguette

Sliced thickly

Liquids

200

White Wine

Brandy

Dry Sherry

NutsSeeds

sprig

Thyme

Leaves picked

clove

Garlic

Finely sliced

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Large, finely sliced

Method

Heat 30ml of olive oil in a pan and sauté onions, thyme, and sugar for 15 minutes.

Sauté the garlic for one minute, then add white wine and reduce by half.

Stir in the flour followed by the brandy, sherry, and stock.

Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Drizzle remaining oil on bread and toast on a hot griddle.

Adjust soup seasoning with salt, pepper, sugar, or alcohol to taste.

Preheat the grill to a high setting.

Ladle soup into bowls, top with toast and cheese, then grill until bubbling.