French Onion Soup with Port Wine
French Onion Soup with Port Wine layers deeply caramelized onions with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and port, balanced by thyme and rich beef stock. Broiled crocks topped with toasted French bread, melty Swiss, and nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano deliver a savory, restaurant-style finish. Serve on a chilly evening when you want something comforting and robust.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Onion Soup with Port Wine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onions and the garlic; season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook the onion mixture in the hot butter and oil, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent it from browning too quickly, until caramelized, about 1 hour.
- 2
Stir the brown sugar and the thyme into the caramelized onions and let the sugar melt into the onions, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue to simmer for 5 more minutes. Add the beef stock and cook for 10 more minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
- 3
Preheat the oven broiler to high. Set 5 oven-safe crocks on a baking sheet.
- 4
Ladle the soup evenly into the crocks. Top each with a slice of French bread; cover with a slice of Swiss cheese and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- 5
Broil the soups under the preheated broiler until the cheese is melted and browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 439.56 kcal High 22%
- Protein 18.82 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 35.38 g 13%
- Total Fat 25.64 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 11.38 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.39 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 638.76 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 370.94 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 330.03 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 2.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
French Onion Soup with Port Wine is a French dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 439.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Onion Soup with Port Wine?
- It is a French soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is French Onion Soup with Port Wine made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Butter, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with French Onion Soup with Port Wine?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make French Onion Soup with Port Wine?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 439.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Onion Soup with Port Wine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is French Onion Soup with Port Wine healthy?
- French Onion Soup with Port Wine has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 439.56 calories and 18.82 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 638.76 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.38 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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