in France, Soup Recipes

French onion soup

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 2 onions
  • 30 g butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 1.2 liters beef stock or broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • 60 g Gruyère
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 slice(s) baguette(s), toasted

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

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1. Thinly slice the onions. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Sauté the onions over medium heat for 10 minutes until softened. 2. Dust the onions with flour and fry briefly, stirring occasionally. Deglaze with wine and reduce to a simmer. 3. Pour in the stock. Add the bay leaves and thyme. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Grate the cheese. Season the soup with salt and pepper and ladle into 4 bowls or tureens. 4. Place two slices of baguette on top of each bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and broil under the hot broiler until golden brown. Serve immediately.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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