Onion Soup with Gruyère Croutons

A filling, low-cost caramelized onion soup served with toasted baguette slices topped with melted Gruyère cheese.

Vegetarian Soup Comfort Food Budget Onion

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.3

kcal / serving

2185 kcal total

Carbs

56.2g

per serving

224.6 g total

Fat

26.3g

per serving

105.2 g total

Protein

22.1g

per serving

88.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

150

Gruyère Cheese

grated

GrainsCereals

tbsp

Plain Flour

piece

Baguette

cut into 1cm slices

Liquids

1.2

Stock

beef, chicken, or vegetable

NutsSeeds

0.5

tsp

Salt

additional for seasoning to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

additional for seasoning to taste

Vegetables

Onion

finely sliced

Method

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over high heat.

Fry the sliced onions gently with salt and pepper for five minutes.

Caramelize the onions over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until richly browned.

Stir the flour into the onions and mix well.

Add 200ml of stock and whisk to create a thick sauce.

Whisk in the remaining 1 litre of stock and bring to a boil.

Simmer the soup for 15 minutes and season to taste.

Top baguette slices with 100g of cheese and grill until melted.

Serve soup with croutons on top and a sprinkle of the remaining cheese.