Best 9 Hearty Onion Soup Gratin Recipes

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Onion soup gratin, a comforting and flavorful dish, is a classic French recipe that is perfect for a chilly night or as a starter for a special occasion. With its caramelized onions, rich broth, and crispy, cheesy topping, this soup is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. In this article, we'll explore a variety of hearty onion soup gratin recipes, each with its own unique twist on this traditional dish. From classic French onion soup to modern takes with added vegetables, herbs, and cheeses, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. So get ready to gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to create the most delicious and hearty onion soup gratin.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE



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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

4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thick slices French or Italian bread
8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese slices, room temperature
½ cup shredded Asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
4 pinches paprika

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

HEARTY ONION SOUP GRATIN



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There may be no better companion on a cold winter day thanthis comforting soup. The flavor depends on rich beef stock, so try making your own, or use best-quality store-bought stock. Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups beef stock
4 small carrots, halved lengthwise
3 baby turnips, peeled and cut into wedges or chunks
4 small dried bay leaves
4 large slices (3/4 inch thick) day-old Tartine Bakery's Country Bread
8 slices Gruyere, Cantal, or Raclette cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over mediumheat. Cook onions untilsoft and translucent, about 8 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Addthyme, and cook, stirring occasionally,until onions are deepgolden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler with rack about6 inches from heat source.Bring beef stock to a boil. Addcarrots and turnips. Reduceheat, and simmer, covered, untilvegetables are almost tender,about 5 minutes.
  • Divide vegetables evenlyamong 4 ovenproof bowls usinga slotted spoon. Divide onionsamong bowls. Add 1 bay leaf toeach. Set bowls on a rimmedbaking sheet. Divide hot stockamong bowls.
  • Top each with 1 slice of bread,then 2 slices of cheese. Broiluntil cheese is golden and bubbling,about 5 minutes. Transferto 4 serving bowls if desired.

ONION SOUP GRATINEE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Large pinch of sugar
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
A cheesecloth bag containing 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 12 parsley sprigs, 8 peppercorns and a bay leaf
1/2 cup finely minced onion
2-3 tablespoons Cognac
8 slices crusty French bread, cut 1-inch thick
Melted unsalted butter to taste
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 l/2 cups freshly grated Gruyere
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Make the soup: In a large saucepan cook the onions in the butter and oil with sugar, salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft. Uncover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the stock, wine, cheesecloth bag and salt and pepper to taste and cook, partially covered, skimming occasionally, 30 minutes. Season with minced onion and Cognac.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet, brush both sides with melted butter and bake, turning once, for 15 minutes, or until golden. Rub with garlic.
  • Transfer soup to ovenproof bowls and cover with bread slices. Sprinkle with cheeses and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes, or until soup is simmering and cheese has melted. Run under a preheat broiler until cheese is golden.
  • Recommended Wine: 1995 Beaujolais Nouveau

ONION SOUP GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter
Salt
1 large leek, white part sliced
Pepper
2 large Spanish onions, sliced
3/4 cup red wine
4 shallots, sliced
6 cups low sodium beef stock, warmed
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 lb Swiss cheese, grated
4 slices sourdough bread

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the leeks, onions and shallots and toss to coat with the butter. Cook onions until they begin to soften. Cover and continue to stir occasionally. When the onions begin to turn golden, turn up the heat to medium high and add the pinch of sugar and nutmeg. Continue to cook until onions turn a rich golden brown. Season onions with salt and pepper. Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Pour in warm stock and bring to a simmer. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls and place bowls on baking sheet. Top each bowl with slice of bread and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

THREE ONION SOUP GRATINEE



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DH was out of town on a business trip and came home raving about this soup. This soup is a wonderful combination of sweet onions (Vidalia work well when in season.), red onions and yellow onions. I was able to find this recipe posted on another web page. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 medium sweet onions, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2 medium red onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices.
black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups beef stock, unsalted
3 1/2 cups chicken stock, unsalted
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper
8 slices baguette, cut 1/2 inch thick and toasted
1 1/2 cups gouda cheese, coarsely grated

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, melt butter oven medium-low heat.
  • Add all the onions along with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • Saute until onions turn a nice golden brown or caramelize, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from sticking to the pan.
  • When onions are brown, add the flour and stir until it disappears.
  • Turn heat to medium-high and add both stocks and the thyme.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat to low, cover and cook until soup is slightly thickened and is a medium-brown in color.
  • This should take about 1-hour, taste and adjust seasonings as necessary for personal taste.
  • Preheat the broiler and ladle soup into broiler-proof bowls.
  • Place 1 slice of toast in each bowl and top with the cheese.
  • Heat under the broiler about 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbling.
  • Serve immediately.

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINÉE



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With caramelized onions combined with cheese, herbs and wine, this soup is an elegant dish you can enjoy as an appetizer or even as a main course. VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Ebz4d_pZA

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups onions, sliced (red and white)
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons marsala wine
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 large bay leaf
4 slices bread (about 1-inch thick)
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
2 slices provolone cheese (substitute gruyere or emmental cheese)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat broiler and place rack on second row from the top. Place bread (cut slices to fit your bowl) 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.
  • 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.
  • Note: For a non-alcohol version, use sherry vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.6, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 1017.3, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 7, Sugar 17.4, Protein 15.2

ONION GRATIN



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A simple and delicious way to use onions as a vegetable, one that long ago became part of the Middle American repertoire but has sadly dropped out. Time for a revival? This dish is unquestionably best with small onions-pearl onions-or with cipollini, the squat Italian variety, or the very fresh spring onions, usually sold only at that time of year and looking like scallions on steroids. It will work almost as well with leeks, which should be trimmed first, then parboiled for 2 or 3 minutes. If you must use larger onions, parboil for a good 10 minutes before peeling and baking. Convert this to a gorgeous spring gratin by adding a handful each of fresh wild mushrooms, like morels, and fresh peas to the mix. Other vegetables you can prepare this way: shallots, treated exactly as you would pearl onions.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds pearl or spring onions, trimmed
Butter for the dish
A small grating of nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Drop the onions into the water and leave them there for a minute. Peel them, then put them in a buttered ovenproof dish large enough to hold them in one layer. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and a little nutmeg, then pour the cream over all. Bake until the top is brown and the onions are soft, about 30 minutes.

CARROTS AND ONIONS AU GRATIN



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This is my mother-in law's recipe. She serves it at Christmas time and it is delicious. If you are looking for ways to get your family to eat more vegetables try this out!

Provided by JENEMMA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place carrots and onions in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and spread 1/2 the carrots and onions in a baking dish. Cover with 3/4 cup cheese, layer with remaining carrots and onions, and top with remaining cheese.
  • In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and mix in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until thickened, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the carrots, onions, and cheese in the baking dish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pot, and mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly in the baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MUSHROOM SOUP GRATINéE



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This hearty soup takes its cue from the classic soupe à l'oignon gratinée. I swapped out the onions for mushrooms and served the hearty soup paved with a layer of toast and cheese as a cold-weather first course. For an informal supper, it could be the main event, especially with additions like potatoes or other root vegetables, shredded cabbage, cooked lentils, buckwheat pasta or even chunks of duck confit, sausage or boneless short ribs or veal shank. As for the finishing glaze of cheese, I suggest Gruyère, though the Bitto of the region, a firm cow's milk cheese made with a funky touch of goat milk, would be lovely if you can find it.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound cremini mushrooms, very finely minced, as for duxelles
1 large red onion, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 1/2 pounds shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, sliced thin
Salt
5 cups mushroom or vegetable stock
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons red miso
Ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 slices sourdough bread, about 3 inches in diameter
6 ounces Gruyère, shaved thin

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add minced mushrooms and sauté on low until they glisten with moisture, about 5 minutes. Remove 1/3 cup and set aside. Add onion and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until the onion wilts. Add shiitakes and a dusting of salt, increase heat to medium and sauté, stirring, until mushrooms have softened, 5 minutes or so. Stir in stock and wine, bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
  • Place miso in a dish and dissolve in a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid, then stir back into the pan. Add pepper to taste, cloves and ginger. Simmer, partly covered, about 30 minutes. Check consistency, adding a little water if needed. Adjust salt and pepper. Soup can be finished and served at once, or set aside, then reheated and finished.
  • To serve, heat broiler. Transfer soup to a 3-quart ovenproof dish or casserole. Toast bread. Spread reserved minced mushrooms on each slice and cover with cheese. Float slices on top of soup. Place dish under the broiler long enough to melt and lightly brown the cheese, then bring to the table and serve into bowls. Alternatively, the soup can be divided into individual oven-proof bowls, each topped with toast, mushrooms and cheese, and broiled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1424 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of onions: To add depth of flavor to your soup, use a combination of yellow, white, and red onions.
  • Caramelize your onions: For a rich, sweet flavor, caramelize your onions over low heat for at least 30 minutes.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real beef bones and vegetables.
  • Add some acidity: A splash of white wine or vinegar will help to brighten up the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make onion soup gratin. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or variations.

Conclusion:

Onion soup gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and comforting, and it's sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, give onion soup gratin a try.

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