French Onion Soup
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A rich, deeply caramelized onion soup topped with crusty bread and melted Swiss cheese. Elegant and comforting, this French bistro classic tastes lighter than restaurant versions but stays satisfying.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 pounds yellow onions (sliced thin)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour ((or gluten-free flour))
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 ounce dry sherry
- 1 ounce Cognac or brandy
- 2 ounces white wine
- 9 cups beef broth ((store bought or homemade))
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- 6 slices toasted Italian bread (6 ounces) (or gluten-free bread)
- 6 slices reduced-fat Swiss (or your favorite cheese)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 55m
- Sodium
- 1259mg
- 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
- 359mg
- Calcium
- 327mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 1259MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.