French Onion Soup With Cheesy Croutons
This recipe for French onion soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines sweet caramelized onions with rich beef broth, finished with a layer of melted Gruyère cheese over crispy baguette slices. The perfect balance of savory and sweet, this soup is a classic favorite that will warm you up on any chilly day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 25g/1oz butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1kg/2lb 4oz white onions
- 2 fresh thyme
- 3 garlic
- 50ml/2fl oz dry sherry
- 250ml/9fl oz white wine
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1.2 litres/2 pints fresh veal or beef stock
- 1 tsp soft brown sugar
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices baguette
- 110g/4oz Gruyère
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the onions, thyme and sugar. Fry for 10-15 minutes over a medium-low heat, or until softened and golden-brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the white wine and cook until the volume of liquid has reduced by half. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the brandy and sherry, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat slightly and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a griddle until hot. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bread and toast on one side. Set aside.
- Season the soup to taste, adding a little more sugar or alcohol if needed.
- Preheat the grill to high. Place the cheese on top of the bread and grill until bubbling and golden-brown.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the cheesy bread, toasted side down.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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