Classic Bistro French Onion Soup
The easy French Onion Soup is and updated version of a classic bistro French Onion Soup. Experience classi France from your own kitchen.
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 Onions Sliced
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1 Cup Dry Wed Wine
- 3 Tbsp Flour
- 2 Qt Beef Stock
- 1 Baguette Sliced
- ½ Cup Olive Oil
- ½ Pd Gruyere Grated
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly. Put onions into a large dutch oven or pot, add butter and bring to a medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 25 minutes or until onions have caramelized and turned brown. Stir frequently.
- Add red wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid has reduced by half.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes so that flour is not raw.
- Add beef stock and stir until broth is thickened. Cover and let soup simmer until baguette is ready.
- Heat oven to 400 (200 degrees Celsius). Slice bread and brush with olive oil. Place onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove baguette and cover each slice with gruyere. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted.
- Spoon soup into a bowl and add in baguette slices. Then enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 736mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2.5mg
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