French Onion Soup
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Caramelized onions simmered in beef broth and white wine, finished with brandy and topped with gruyere cheese toast. This classic French soup is rich and deeply savory, perfect for a satisfying first course or light meal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 to 6 large yellow onions (peeled and thinly sliced (3 pounds/1350g))
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 5 to 6 cups warm beef stock
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 1 baguette (cut into ½-inch-thick slices)
- 2 cups grated gruyere cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 140M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 2h
- Sodium
- 925mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 671mg
- Calcium
- 389mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 925MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.