Classic French Onion Soup

A hearty, classic French soup featuring caramelized onions, white wine, and brandy, topped with toasted baguette and melted Gruyère cheese.

Soup Hearty Cheese French Onion James Martin

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

605.1

kcal / serving

2420.5 kcal total

Carbs

58.6g

per serving

234.3 g total

Fat

25.5g

per serving

102.1 g total

Protein

20.6g

per serving

82.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Soft Brown Sugar

CondimentsSauces

Dark Beef Stock

fresh

Dairy

110

Gruyere Cheese

grated

GrainsCereals

tbsp

Plain Flour

heaped

piece

Baguette

sliced thickly

Liquids

200

White Wine

Brandy

Dry Sherry

NutsSeeds

sprig

Thyme

leaves picked

clove

Garlic

thinly sliced

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

thinly sliced

Method

Sauté the onions, thyme, and sugar in 30ml of olive oil until golden-brown.

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute before reducing the white wine by half.

Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the brandy, sherry, and stock, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Toast the bread slices drizzled with remaining oil on a hot griddle.

Season the soup and preheat the grill to high.

Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese, and grill until bubbling.