Comforting French Onion Soup Gratinée
Comforting French Onion Soup Gratinée
Comforting French Onion Soup Gratinée
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
For Gratin
Instructions
Prepare the onions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Be sure not to burn the onions, as they will give a bitter taste to the soup.
Add the broth
Stir the beef broth into the caramelized onions. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Add a sprig of fresh thyme or a bay leaf for extra flavor.
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to gratinate the soup.
Prepare the bowls
Divide the hot soup among ovenproof bowls. Place a slice of toasted bread on each bowl and generously top with the shredded cheeses.
Gratinate the soup
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is golden and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
Watch carefully to avoid burning the cheese.
Serve
Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy this gratinée onion soup with a glass of white wine.
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Yes, you can use chicken or vegetable broth for a different variation, but beef broth is the most traditional.
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