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
- 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 210.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.44 g Moderate
- Carbs 34.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.9 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.75 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1239.64 mg High
- Fiber 2.48 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.59 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 88.76 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate
- Potassium 253.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 45.2 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- 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 210.36 kcal.
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 210.36 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.
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