Best 9 Onion Soup With Cheese Toasts Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our exquisite onion soup, a classic French dish that embodies comfort and sophistication. This savory soup boasts a rich, caramelized onion broth, brimming with umami and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly balancing the broth's intensity are golden-brown cheese toasts, their crispy exteriors yielding to a gooey, melted cheese center. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from the traditional French version to creative takes featuring different cheeses, herbs, and even a touch of sherry. Whether you're seeking a hearty meal or a cozy appetizer, our onion soup with cheese toasts will transport you to culinary bliss.

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

ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE & HERB TOASTS



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The secret behind this soup is to cook the onions long and slow for a deep colour and rich flavour

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Soup

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

25g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
6 onions , thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2 tbsp flour
300ml darkish beer , nothing too bitter
1.3l beef stock
splash Worcestershire sauce
1 baguette , cut into 12-18 thin slices
175g mature cheddar , Stilton or Lincolnshire Poacher, grated
small bunch chives , snipped
½ small bunch parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion and garlic until very soft and golden. Increase heat slightly and cook until brown - about 20-40 mins in total.
  • Stir in the flour for 2 mins, then stir in the beer and bring to a simmer for a few mins. Add the stock, bring back to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Keep warm.
  • Heat the grill and toast the bread on both sides. Meanwhile, mix the grated cheese with the herbs. Sprinkle a little on each slice and grill to melt. Ladle soup into bowls and float toasts on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.49 milligram of sodium

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS



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The whole family will enjoy this intensely flavorful soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large white onions, chopped into small pieces
4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned beef stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
18 thin slices French baguette
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and chopped onions; saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour chicken and beef stocks into the saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • Heat broiler. Ladle soup into six 16-ounce ovenproof bowls, and float 3 slices of bread on top of each. Sprinkle the cheese over bread slices in each bowl, dividing evenly. Place bowls on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Let soup cool slightly before serving.

RED ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS



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Onion soup is an excellent antidote to blustery, cold weather. Jacques Pépin showed me his way when I first met him years ago in California. His admonishments: Don't overcrowd the pan or the onions won't brown. Keep the heat high but not too high, so the onions don't cook too fast and burn. Be generous with the salt and pepper. Bay leaf and thyme are essential, everything else is negotiable. A little red wine is nice, a splash of Cognac couldn't hurt. A welcome all-purpose remedy, especially at this time of year.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Olive oil
3 pounds red onions, peeled, sliced 1/8-inch thick
Salt and pepper
1 cup dry red wine
2 bay leaves
1 small bunch thyme, tied with string
8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
6 slices day-old bread, lightly toasted
6 ounces grated Gruyère
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 tablespoon chopped sage

Steps:

  • Set 2 large, wide skillets over medium-high heat. When pans are hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and a large handful of sliced onions to each pan. Season onions with salt and pepper, then sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are a ruddy dark brown, about 10 minutes
  • Transfer onions to soup pot and return pans to stove. Pour 1/2 cup water into each pan to deglaze it, scraping with a wooden spoon to dissolve any brown bits. Pour deglazing liquid into soup pot. Wipe pans clean with paper towel and begin again with more oil and sliced onions. Continue until all onions are used. Don't crowd pans or onions won't brown sufficiently.
  • Place soup pot over high heat. Add wine, bay leaves, thyme bunch and garlic. Simmer rapidly for 5 minutes, then add 8 cups water and return to boil. Turn heat down to maintain a gentle simmer. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Cook for 45 minutes. Skim off any surface fat, taste and adjust seasoning. (May be prepared to this point up to 2 days in advance.)
  • To serve, add brandy to soup, if using, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove the thyme. Make the cheese toasts: Heat broiler. Place toasted bread on baking sheet. Mix grated cheese with chopped thyme and sage, along with a generous amount of pepper. Heap about 1 ounce of cheese mixture on each toast. Broil until cheese bubbles and browns slightly. Ladle soup into wide bowls and top with toast.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 779 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup port wine
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Low Sodium     Simmer

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds onions (about 8 medium), halved and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup port or Marsala wine
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium beef broth
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water, plus more if needed
Cheese Toasts (recipe follows)

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat butter and oil over medium. Add onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes more. (If bottom of pot gets too dry, add about 1/4 cup water and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.)
  • Add port and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in both broths and 2 cups water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes. To serve, divide among eight bowls and top each with a cheese toast.
  • Freezing Soup
  • Let soup cool completely, then pour into airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space at top. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in microwave or overnight in refrigerator and reheat over low.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 261
  • Fat: 11.6g (5.2g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 10.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 26.1g
  • Fiber: 3.7g

ROASTED ONION SOUP WITH GOAT'S CHEESE TOASTS



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Roasting the onions gives the soup a rich caramelised flavour that really hits the spot on a chilly day

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Soup, Starter

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

800g yellow or white onions , sliced
4 tbsp olive oil
1l vegetable stock
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 tsp Marmite
handful parsley , roughly chopped
8 thick slices bread
100g soft vegetarian goat's cheese , cubed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the onions in a roasting tin with the oil, salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, then roast for 45 mins, stirring halfway through, until the onions are tinged brown, but not burnt.
  • Tip the onions into a large pan with the stock, mustard and Marmite. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins, then stir in the parsley. Toast 4 of the bread slices then scatter on the cheese. Ladle the soup into bowls, pop a toast into each and serve with the extra slices of bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 2.33 milligram of sodium

POTATO, LEEK AND ONION SOUP WITH GARLIC CHEESE TOASTS



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Provided by Daveena Limonick

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Potato     Vegetarian     Lunch     Leek     Winter     Swiss Cheese     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons olive oil
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, diced
1 large white onion, chopped
4 14 1/2-ounce cans vegetable broth
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, potatoes and onion. Sauté until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Add broth and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree 5 cups soup in blender. Return to pot. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in small skillet over low heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. Add cheese to garlic in skillet and toss to combine. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto bread slices, dividing equally. Bake toasts until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring soup to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle generously with chives. Serve, passing toasts separately.

ONION CHEESE SOUP



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I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It's rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it's so quick to prepare. -Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoned salad croutons
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with croutons and; if desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

FRENCH ONION TOASTS



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Make and share this French Onion Toasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 12 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 slices French baguettes, 1/2 inch thick (2 to 3 inches in diameter)
1 -2 tablespoon butter (softened for spreading)
1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Melt one tablespoon butter in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
  • Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally (do not burn) until tender and a golden brown (approx 15-20 minutes).
  • Stir rosemary, salt and pepper into the onions and remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter one side of each slice of french bread.
  • Place the bread, butter side down, on a baking sheet.
  • Divide the onion evenly over the top of the french bread, coving as most of the surface as possible.
  • Top the bread as evenly as possible with the grated cheese.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is well melted.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of yellow and sweet onions.
  • Caramelizing the onions slowly over low heat is essential for developing their deep, sweet flavor.
  • If you don't have time to caramelize the onions, you can use a store-bought caramelized onion jam.
  • Use a good quality beef broth or stock for the best flavor.
  • Add a splash of white wine or sherry to the soup for extra depth of flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for the cheese toasts, such as Gruyère, Swiss, and Parmesan.
  • Broil the cheese toasts until they are golden brown and bubbly.
  • Serve the soup immediately, topped with the cheese toasts.

Conclusion:

This classic French onion soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The caramelized onions give the soup a deep, rich flavor, and the cheese toasts add a touch of cheesy goodness. This soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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