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French Onion Soup

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/french-onion-soup/

Ingredients

The Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large white onions, thinly sliced into half moons
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (plus thyme sprigs for garnish)
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • to taste salt and pepper

The Topping

  • as needed Baguette slices
  • ½-¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (or Gruyère)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and cook sliced onions on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add butter, salt, and pepper to the onions, then reduce heat to low and caramelize until deep brown.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add wine and scrape the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add bay leaves, garlic, and thyme, then stir.
  5. Pour in beef and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, seasoning to taste.
  6. Prepare the bread by buttering both sides and toasting in the oven or skillet for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Divide the soup into oven-safe ramekins, top with toasted bread and grated cheese.
  8. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
225
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
15g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
645mg
Cholesterol
25mg

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