Filed Under: french, simmer, soups, Starter, Under 20 Mins, vegetable, Vegetables

Caramelized French Onion Soup

Warm up with a bowl of this flavourful classic

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April 8th, 2012

Photography by James Tse

Servings
4
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cups vegetable oil
  • 8 onions (red and white), thinly sliced
  • 6 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 bulb fennel, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 Cups apple cider
  • 6 Cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 112 slices baguette, 1-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Cups grated Gruyère cheese
Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large stainless-steel pot and add onions, shallots, fennel and thyme. Cook over medium heat until onions have caramelized to a golden brown colour.

  2. Add garlic and continue to cook for 2 more minutes. Deglaze with cider and add stock to the onion mixture. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Stir in vinegar.

  3. Meanwhile, cut baguette slices into croutons, brush with olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Using the broiler, toast croutons until golden.

  4. Ladle hot soup into individual bowls, top with croutons and sprinkle with cheese. Heat under the broiler until cheese melts.

Nutrients Per Serving

Nutrients per serving: 585 calories, 34 g fat, 27 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates, 6 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamins B12 and E, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc.

Caramelized French Onion Soup