Best 8 French Onion Soup Au Gratin Recipes

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Indulge in the classic French delicacy, French Onion Soup Au Gratin, a symphony of caramelized onions bathed in rich, flavorful broth, crowned with a golden-brown gratin crust. This timeless dish is an irresistible blend of sweet and savory, a true testament to French culinary artistry. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of French Onion Soup Au Gratin recipes, each offering unique variations and insights into this iconic dish. From the traditional to the contemporary, these recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience, inviting you to savor the essence of French cuisine in your own kitchen.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic French Onion Soup Au Gratin**: Experience the authentic flavors of this traditional recipe, featuring caramelized onions slowly simmered in beef broth, enhanced with white wine, and finished with a crispy, cheesy gratin topping.

2. **Modern French Onion Soup Au Gratin**: Embark on a culinary adventure with this modern interpretation, where caramelized onions meet a velvety broth infused with herbs and spices, topped with a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses for an irresistibly rich and flavorful gratin crust.

3. **Vegetarian French Onion Soup Au Gratin**: Delight in a meatless masterpiece, where caramelized onions take center stage, swimming in a savory vegetable broth, and topped with a medley of melted cheeses for a comforting and satisfying vegetarian rendition of this classic dish.

4. **Quick and Easy French Onion Soup Au Gratin**: Time-pressed? This simplified recipe delivers all the quintessential flavors of French Onion Soup Au Gratin, using pre-sliced onions and a streamlined cooking process, resulting in a delicious and hassle-free version of this timeless dish.

5. **French Onion Soup Au Gratin with a Twist**: Explore the realm of creativity with this unique recipe, which introduces unexpected ingredients and flavor combinations to the classic French Onion Soup Au Gratin, resulting in a dish that surprises and delights the senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH ONION SOUP AU GRATIN



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I make a large batch of this soup because my wife loves it.I freeze it in quart freezer bags so we can put it in a bowl and thaw it in the microwave.

Provided by Karl Strasser

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 gal water
1 bay leaf
2 tsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
5 lb onions julienned
1/8 c beef base (paste)
1/8 c chicken base(paste)
1/2 c red wine
1 c cream sherry
1/4 c butter
1/2 c flour
FOR EACH SERVING
1 slice swiss cheese
1 slice provolone cheese
10 croutons

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the onion until they are light brown.Add the flour to the onions and mix in well.
  • 2. Add the onions to a large stock pot and the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 1 hour. Put soup in a soup crock and add croutons,cheese.
  • 4. Put under a broiler or a toaster oven until cheese is golden brown. Then serve.
  • 5. Soup can be frozen and served at a later date.

SOUPE A L'OIGNON GRATINEE (FRENCH ONION SOUP)



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon flour
8 cups beef stock
2 cups dry white wine
Freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette
1 pound gruyere cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add onions, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, uncover, and add the sugar and season to taste with salt. Saute stirring often until onions are very soft and deep golden brown. Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 2 cups of stock and stir to blend, then add remaining 6 cups of stock and the wine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for about 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Meanwhile, slice the bread into at least 8 thick slices. Butter both sides of the bread with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then toast until golden brown on both sides in the oven. Place a slice of toast in each of 8 ovenproof bowl, then fill bowls with the onion soup. Spread a thick layer of cheese on top of soup. Set bowls in 2 baking pans, place in the oven and bake until cheese has browned.

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE



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About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants. I have been making it for 30 years and it never fails to please. It makes an exquisite presentation, too!

Provided by Jersey Tomato

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thick slices French or Italian bread
8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese slices, room temperature
½ cup shredded Asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
4 pinches paprika

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in salt, red onions and sweet onions. Cook 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
  • Mix chicken broth, beef broth, red wine and Worcestershire sauce into pot. Bundle the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with twine and place in pot. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard the herbs. Reduce the heat to low, mix in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep over low heat to stay hot while you prepare the bread.
  • Preheat oven broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes, turning once, until well toasted on both sides. Remove from heat; do not turn off broiler.
  • Arrange 4 large oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. Top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, 2 slice Gruyere cheese and 1/4 of the Asiago or mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle a little bit of paprika over the top of each one.
  • Broil 5 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. As it softens, the cheese will cascade over the sides of the crock and form a beautifully melted crusty seal. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 3335.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

FRENCH ONION SOUP POTATO GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, wrapper reserved
5 large Spanish onions, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 3/4 cup beef stock
2 tablespoons sherry
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Gruyere, shredded
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups beef stock
One 4 1/2-ounce bag premade croutons, lightly crushed
One 3 1/2-ounce bag French fried onions

Steps:

  • For the caramelized onions: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add a large handful of the onions and cook until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat until all the onions have been added. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn medium brown, about 30 minutes. If the onions start to get too dark, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of beef stock as necessary. Add the sherry to deglaze the pan. Add the mustard and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • For the potato gratin: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into thin slices. Do your best to keep the potatoes in a stack--this will make it easier to layer them in the pan. Set the potatoes aside.
  • Use the reserved butter wrapper to lightly grease the bottom and sides of a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet. Discard the wrapper.
  • Arrange a thin shingled layer of potatoes in concentric circles around the skillet. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, then arrange an even layer of caramelized onions on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Gruyere and mozzarella and reserve half for later use. Sprinkle on a layer of the remaining cheese mixture over the onions. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients (not including the reserved cheese) have been used. Press down firmly on the layers to flatten.
  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, combine the heavy cream and beef stock and pour over the gratin. Cover the skillet with foil and place on a sheet pan. Bake the potatoes, covered, until the top and edges have begun to brown and the potatoes are tender, 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes. You can test by inserting a knife into the potatoes; if it goes in and comes out without resistance, then the potatoes are done.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven, remove the foil and turn the broiler on high. Combine the croutons and French fried onions. Cover the gratin with a layer of the crouton mixture followed by the remaining cheese. Broil until golden brown and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

FRENCH ONION SOUP - BEEF AU GRATIN RECIPE



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Provided by Tbird

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c butter
4 c thinly sliced onions
1 lb sirloin cubes
3 T flour
1 t cumin
1 T dark brown sugar
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 qt beef broth
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onions in melted butter; about 15-20 mins. Remove onions to bowl and brown beef. Return onions to pan. Mix flour, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper; add to pan and stir 1 min. Gradually add broth, stirring; 10 mins. Place 1/2 c noodles in each bowl; add beef mixture. Stir cheeses together and sprinkle over beef. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned. About 5 minutes.

FRENCH ONION PIZZA AU GRATIN



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I love a hot bowl of French onion soup and am also a fan of pizza after busy workdays. This recipe combines classic onion soup ingredients with everyday pizza staples. -Bonnie Long, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 pound thickly sliced deli roast beef, coarsely chopped
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
3/4 cup French onion dip
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion with brown sugar in 1 tablespoon oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Stir in vinegar and garlic. Remove from the heat; add bourbon if desired. Continue cooking until liquid is nearly evaporated., In another skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender; add roast beef and heat through., Place crust on a pizza pan; spread with French onion dip. Layer with mozzarella cheese, onion mixture, red pepper, mushroom mixture and Gruyere cheese., Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CROUTONS AU GRATIN



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Old is new again with this new twist on classic French onion soup. Mushrooms and blue cheese add a decadent and unforgettable twist to classic French onion soup. Creamy caramelized onions and a medley of mushrooms sautéed in butter are finished in a rich beef broth. Top it all with broiled blue cheese and Gruère croutons and you'll have guests begging for more. This recipe is perfect for a large crowd because it is easy to double or triple.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped mixed wild mushroom (cremini, shiitake, and oyster)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 35% cream
2 cups beef stock, reduced sodium
4 1/2 inches thick slices baguette
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • I a medium sauscepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; sauté mushrooms, onion and thyme, if using for 10-12 minutes or until lightly csaramelized.
  • Stir in flour to absorb butter; slowly stir in cream, Increase heat to high, sitr in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until flavours are blended. (to make ahead, prepare the soup up to this point, let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat gently until hot and proceed as follows).
  • Lightly toast baguette slices in a toaster; set aside. Preheat broiler. Place ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet and ladle soup into bowls. Top each bowl with two baguette slices and sprinkle with Gruyère and blue cheeses. Broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Place bowls on serving plates with chopped chives. Be sure to warn your guests the bowl is ultra hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.6, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 1583.1, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 22.5

JACQUES PEPIN'S ONION SOUP GRATINEE



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This is an amazingly easy way to make classic French Onion Soup. The quality of your stock will determine the quality of the soup. This makes four lovely individual crocks of cheese topped soup, assuming your crocks will hold at least two cups.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 onions, sliced
7 cups unsalted chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
16 slices baguette
10 ounces gruyere, grated on the large hole side of a box grater (or Comte or Emmenthaler)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onions over medium high heat for about eight minutes or until they are lightly browned.
  • Add stock, salt and pepper (if your stock is salted, do not add additional salt) and boil gently for about 15 minutes.
  • In the meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
  • Toast the baguette slices in the oven.
  • Place one or two slices of baguette in the bottom of each of four ovenproof crocks.
  • Add 1/4 cup of grated cheese to each crock and place the crocks on a cookie sheet.
  • Ladle the onion and stock mixture into the crocks.
  • Top with the remaining grated cheese, pressing some of the cheese against the lip of each crock.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until cheese is beautifully browned.
  • In the last few moments, place the remaining baguette slices in the oven to warm.
  • Serve the soup immediately with the toasted slices of baguette.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  • Slice the onions thinly and evenly for a consistent caramelization.
  • Cook the onions slowly and patiently over low heat, stirring occasionally, to achieve a deep golden brown color and rich flavor.
  • Deglaze the pot with white wine to extract the caramelized bits and add depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Use a good quality beef broth or stock for a more flavorful soup.
  • Add a bay leaf and some sprigs of fresh thyme to the soup for added aroma.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for the gratin topping, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, and Emmental, for a complex and flavorful crust.
  • Broil the soup until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
  • Serve the soup immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives, and accompanied by a crusty baguette or slices of toasted bread.

Conclusion:

French onion soup au gratin is a classic French dish that is both comforting and elegant. With its rich, caramelized onion flavor, savory broth, and melted cheese topping, it's a perfect dish for a cold winter day or a special occasion. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and authentic French onion soup au gratin that will impress your family and friends.

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