Onion Soup Recipe
According to rumors, the French, who were left without food before the French Revolution, wanted to use the last ingredient, onions, in their cellars, and this unique soup, which was served with cheese and toast, emerged. Bon Appetit!
Ingredients:
For 4 people
🕐 Preparation: 30 min.
🕐 Cooking: 60 min.
For the Soup: | ||||
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Dry Onion | 2 | Qty | ||
Red Onion | 2 | Qty | ||
Shallot | 10 | Qty | ||
Garlic | 2 | Clove | ||
Butter | 100 | Grams | ||
Meat Broth | 2 | Liters | ||
Red Wine (Apple Cider Vinegar) | 2 | Tbsp | ||
Flour | 3 | Tbsp | ||
Bay Leaf | 2 | Qty | ||
Fresh Thyme | 2 | Sprig | ||
Grain Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp | ||
Salt | 1 | Tsp |
For the Presentation: | ||||
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Cheese (Gruyere) | 200 | Grams | ||
Butter | 1 | Tbsp | ||
Bread (Baguette (Fried)) | 5 | Slice |
Instructions:
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Clean and chop the onions and garlic into rings, sprinkle with salt and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan.
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Squeeze the rested onions and garlic between your palms to remove the bitter juice. Add to the melted butter and mix for 1-2 turns.
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Turn down the heat and fry the onions without burning them, stirring occasionally, until they become caramelized.
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Add the flour to the roasted onions and continue frying until they turn pink.
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Add bay leaves, fresh thyme leaves, red wine and hot broth to the soup mix and let it cook for 20 minutes on low heat.
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Divide your cooked soup into ovenproof bowls and bake at preheated 200 degrees for 10 minutes.
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On the other hand, prepare your grated cheddar or gruyere cheese. (You may also have another cheese available)
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Fry your baguette slices by turning them over in butter until they turn pink.
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Serve your baked soup hot with toast and grated cheese. Enjoy your meal !
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