French onion soup is a comforting classic French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is made with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, flavorful seasonings, and a crispy, cheesy crouton topping. The secret to the perfect French onion soup is in the caramelization of the onions, which brings out their natural sweetness and depth of flavor. Served piping hot in individual ramekins or bowls, this soup is a perfect starter or meal on a chilly evening.
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FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE
About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants. I have been making it for 30 years and it never fails to please. It makes an exquisite presentation, too!
Provided by Jersey Tomato
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in salt, red onions and sweet onions. Cook 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
- Mix chicken broth, beef broth, red wine and Worcestershire sauce into pot. Bundle the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with twine and place in pot. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard the herbs. Reduce the heat to low, mix in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep over low heat to stay hot while you prepare the bread.
- Preheat oven broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes, turning once, until well toasted on both sides. Remove from heat; do not turn off broiler.
- Arrange 4 large oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. Top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, 2 slice Gruyere cheese and 1/4 of the Asiago or mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little bit of paprika over the top of each one.
- Broil 5 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. As it softens, the cheese will cascade over the sides of the crock and form a beautifully melted crusty seal. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 3335.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINéE
This fantastic French onion soup made using two types of cheese, French bread and beef bullions is an all time favorite dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt margarine in Dutch oven or large saucepan over low heat. Add onions; cook 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine cheeses.
- To serve, place 6 ovenproof bowls on cookie sheet for ease in broiling. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with slice of toasted bread; sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture. Broil about 3 to 5 inches from heat for 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 5 g
AUTHENTIC SOUPE À LOIGNON GRATINEÉ (FRENCH ONION SOUP)
Steps:
- Grate the cheese and put it in the refrigerator in a small bowl. Get out your oven-safe bowls and set them on a cookie sheet. Evenly slice the onions into slices, and then cut the slices in half. Separate the segments with your hands. Put the butter in the pan and turn up the heat to high. Once the butter has been melted, add the onions (use a large pot). Turn the heat down to medium. Add a pinch of salt (about 1/8 of a teaspoon) Add about 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and half of the Thyme leaves to the pan. Continue to stir often (not continuously, but often), until the onions resemble a dark brownish color. Add wine and simmer for a few seconds. Add the beef stock and 1 more teaspoon fresh pepper. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes or so. Taste the soup and add wine and beef stock as needed. Taste again and add salt if needed; it should have a balanced flavor. While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the cookie sheet with the baguette slices in the oven and brown them until they are nice and crisp like croutons. They should be a deep golden brown color; just make sure you don't burn them. This should take no more than 10 minutes. Stay at the oven and check them as they will brown quickly. Get out your oven-safe bowls and set them on a cookie sheet. At the bottom of each bowl, place croutons to cover the bottom. Put a light sprinkle of cheese over them. Ladle about 1 ½ ladles full of soup into the bowls on top of the croutons and cheese. Put more croutons on top of the soup, and then generously cover the whole bowl with the Gruyere cheese. You can add as much as you like. Also dangle some cheese over the rim of the bowls. Put in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and light brown. Remove from the oven carefully (with oven mits) and let cool. The bowls will be very hot. Sprinkle some whole Thyme leaves on top of the soup. Pat yourself on the back and Bon Appetit!
SOUPE A L'OIGNON GRATINEE (FRENCH ONION SOUP)
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 °F. 2. Melt half the butter and oil in a sauce pan over low heat. 3. Add the onions, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until soft and translucent. 4. Stir frequently. 5. Butter the bread slices with the remaining butter and bake until toasted. 6. Remove and set aside. 7. Remove the cover, increase to medium-high, add sugar, and stir continuously until the onions turn golden. 8. Reduce heat, add flour, and cook a minute or two more. 9. Add stock and wine, increase heat to high, and bring soup to a boil. 10. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 11. Adjust seasoning. 12. Divide the bread slices among the serving bowls in a single layer. 13. Gently divide the soup among the bowls. 14. Sprinkle half the cheese over each bowl. 15. Melt and brown the cheese under a broiler.
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINéE
With caramelized onions combined with cheese, herbs and wine, this French Onion Soup Gratinée is a fabulous elegant dish you can enjoy as an appetizer or even as a main course.
Provided by Francine Lizotte
Categories Other Soups
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add oil. Add onions, garlic and sea salt; sauté for 2 minutes. Add pepper, stir, reduce heat to medium and cover; cook for 8 minutes, stirring every couple minutes. Remove lid, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring often.
- 2. Pour Marsala wine and continue stirring; cook until wine has almost evaporated. Pour beef broth and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer. Add thyme, garlic salt and bay leaf; cook for 15 minutes. When ready to serve, remove thyme and bay leaf
- 3. Preheat broiler and place rack on second row from the top. Place bread on a baking sheet and toast. Remove from the heat, flip over and return to oven. When almost done, sprinkle cheese on two slices. Return to oven and cook until melted.
- 4. Place each toast with cheese at the bottom of the soup bowl. Ladle beef broth over and then place toast on top. Place two slices per bowl, sprinkle the remaining cheese over and transfer bowls under the broiler. Cook until cheese is melted and browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Note: For a non-alcohol version, use sherry vinegar
- 6. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Ebz4d_pZA
FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE
Steps:
- 1. In a medium stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft (10 min). Reduce the heat to low and cook until the onions are golden (45 min - 1 hour). Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in the wine and cook 1 minute. Stir in the broth, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook for 30 min (stirring occasionally). 2. Preheat oven to 350. Cut the bread slices to fit bowls. Arrange bread in one layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, turning once half way through. Soup and bread can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. 3. Preheat broiler with rack so tops of bowls will be 4-5 in. from top. Arrange crocks on a rimmed backing sheet. Gently reheat soup. Stir in cognac. Ladle into crocks, top with bread and cheese, Broil 2-3 min and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef broth. This is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is rich in flavor and has a deep brown color.
- Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. This is what gives the soup its characteristic deep flavor. Don't rush the process, or the onions will burn.
- Use a good quality bread for the croutons. A crusty baguette or sourdough bread works well.
- Toast the croutons until they are golden brown and crispy. This will help them to hold their shape in the soup.
- Grate the Gruyère cheese finely. This will help it to melt evenly over the soup.
- Serve the soup immediately after it is gratinated. This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
French onion soup gratinée is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is rich, flavorful, and comforting. With its caramelized onions, beef broth, croutons, and melted Gruyère cheese, it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup recipe, give French onion soup gratinée a try. You won't be disappointed.
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