Classic French Onion Soup
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 49.09
- Health score: 5.00
- Weight Watcher points: 15.00
Summary
Classic French Onion Soup requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 412 calories, 18g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe serves 4. For $2.94 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A couple people really liked this main course. 19 people were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. This recipe from Foodista requires butter, onions, flour, and salt and pepper. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 42%, which is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Classic French Onion Soup, Classic French Onion Soup, and Classic French Onion Soup.
Ingredients
butter0.25 cup
onions4
flour0.25 Tsp
sherry0.5 cup
beef broth5 cups
thyme3 sprigs
parsley3 sprigs
bay leaf1
salt and pepper4 servings
crusty baguette4 slices
gruyere cheese1 cup
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400
Step 2
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
Step 3
Add onions to the pot and sprinkle with flour. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. If the onions are cooking too quickly, reduce heat.
Step 4
When the onions are tender and golden in colour, de-glaze the pan with sherry.
Step 5
Pour beef broth into the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 6
Add herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Butter slices of French bread and bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until very dry. Set aside.
Step 9
Remove herb stalks and bay leaf.
Step 10
Ladle soup portions into four oven safe ramekins. Top with crusty French bread and sprinkle with cheese.
Step 11
Place ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered at 400 for 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Broil for one minute more to brown the top.
Step 12
Serve warm.
Step 13
Serves 4
Categories
Cuisines: Mediterranean, French, European
Dish Types: lunch, soup, main course, main dish, dinner
Occasions: fall, winter