Classic French Onion Soup X
Classic French Onion Soup X layers sweet, slowly softened onions with a thyme- and bay-scented vegetable broth, brightened by a splash of white wine and brandy. Toasted French bread rubbed with garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan melt into the bowl, adding crunch and umami to each spoonful. Serve it as a cozy starter or a light dinner on chilly evenings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic French Onion Soup X, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 36
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large non-stick saucepan, warm 1/4 cup vegetable broth. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until golden, about 15 minutes, stirring.
- 2
Stir in the sugar and flour. Add the remaining 5 cups vegetable broth and the wine. Mix in the bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and boil for 8 minutes, stirring constantly; then lower the heat, partially cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven broiler.
- 4
Take off the heat, discard the bay leaf, and stir in the brandy. Rub the garlic clove over the toast. Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls and float a piece of toast on top of each. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- 5
Set the bowls under the broiler until the cheese melts.
- Calories 309.62 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.88 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 49.68 g 18%
- Total Fat 4.65 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.58 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 1249.83 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 5.7 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 5.86 g --
- Added Sugars 2.64 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 133.48 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.64 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 406.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 355.4 mcg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin C 4.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 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
Classic French Onion Soup X is a French dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brandy, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 309.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic French Onion Soup X?
- It is a French soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Classic French Onion Soup X made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brandy, Dried Bay Leaves, French Bread. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic French Onion Soup X?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic French Onion Soup X?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic French Onion Soup X easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic French Onion Soup X healthy?
- Classic French Onion Soup X has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 309.62 calories and 12.88 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1249.83 mg (54% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.58 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.64 g (5% 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required