French Onion Soup Gratinee

Dive into the comforting elegance of French Onion Soup Gratinée, a timeless classic packed with rich, caramelized flavors and crowned with a luscious layer of melted Gruyère cheese. This hearty dish begins with deeply caramelized yellow onions, elevated by a splash of dry white wine and a robust beef stock infused with fragrant thyme and a bay leaf. Topped with crisp, golden-brown baguette slices and bubbling cheese, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious meal. Perfectly suited for chilly evenings, this oven-finished soup is as visually enticing as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a promise to serve up to six, it's the ideal recipe for both cozy dinners and elegant entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large yellow onions
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 8 cups beef stock
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 small loaf baguette
• 2 cups (shredded) Gruyère cheese
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the onions into even strips.

Step 2

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the pot and stir to coat them evenly with the butter and oil.

Step 4

Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and stir. Cook the onions for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are deeply caramelized.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw taste of the flour.

Step 6

Deglaze the pot by adding the white wine. Stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 7

Add the beef stock, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick rounds and toast them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until crisp.

Step 9

Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place one or two toasted baguette slices on top of each bowl.

Step 10

Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Gruyère cheese on top of the bread.

Step 11

Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven on high heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 12

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3465.4 grams (3465.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2809

Total Fat 170.40g	218%
Saturated Fat 85.60g	428%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.40g
Cholesterol 414mg	138%
Sodium 12413mg	540%
Total Carbohydrate 180.90g	66%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 52.30g
Protein 128.70g	257%

Vitamin D 63IU	317%
Calcium 3103mg	239%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2900mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 26.1%