AUTHENTIC SOUPE À LOIGNON GRATINEÉ (FRENCH ONION SOUP)
Steps:
- Grate the cheese and put it in the refrigerator in a small bowl. Get out your oven-safe bowls and set them on a cookie sheet. Evenly slice the onions into slices, and then cut the slices in half. Separate the segments with your hands. Put the butter in the pan and turn up the heat to high. Once the butter has been melted, add the onions (use a large pot). Turn the heat down to medium. Add a pinch of salt (about 1/8 of a teaspoon) Add about 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and half of the Thyme leaves to the pan. Continue to stir often (not continuously, but often), until the onions resemble a dark brownish color. Add wine and simmer for a few seconds. Add the beef stock and 1 more teaspoon fresh pepper. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes or so. Taste the soup and add wine and beef stock as needed. Taste again and add salt if needed; it should have a balanced flavor. While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the cookie sheet with the baguette slices in the oven and brown them until they are nice and crisp like croutons. They should be a deep golden brown color; just make sure you don't burn them. This should take no more than 10 minutes. Stay at the oven and check them as they will brown quickly. Get out your oven-safe bowls and set them on a cookie sheet. At the bottom of each bowl, place croutons to cover the bottom. Put a light sprinkle of cheese over them. Ladle about 1 ½ ladles full of soup into the bowls on top of the croutons and cheese. Put more croutons on top of the soup, and then generously cover the whole bowl with the Gruyere cheese. You can add as much as you like. Also dangle some cheese over the rim of the bowls. Put in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and light brown. Remove from the oven carefully (with oven mits) and let cool. The bowls will be very hot. Sprinkle some whole Thyme leaves on top of the soup. Pat yourself on the back and Bon Appetit!
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kris_choucroute77@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have overcooked the onions.
Angela D McCain
angela-d13@aol.comThis soup is way too salty for my taste. I think I'll try using less beef broth next time.
Supriya Singh
ssupriya80@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong kind of onions.
Khairul Kh
khk@hotmail.comThis soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny! The ingredients are all high-quality and the flavor is amazing.
Kgasiane Rampai
kgasiane-r@gmail.comI've made this soup for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit! Everyone loves it.
Layne Raymer
r75@gmail.comThis soup is so comforting on a cold winter day. It's the perfect way to warm up after a long day.
Anthony Staff
s_a@gmail.comI love how this soup can be made ahead of time. It's the perfect meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.
John Mccabe
m-john@yahoo.comThis soup is a classic for a reason! It's hearty, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Jameel Rahma
jameel-rahma@hotmail.comI've tried a lot of French onion soup recipes, but this one is by far the best! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, beefy, and oniony goodness.
Kingsley Nutbrown
k.n4@gmail.comThis soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it! The end result is a delicious and comforting meal.
Jony Murmu
j@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so rich and flavorful, and the cheese on top is the perfect finishing touch.
Amahle Cele
c.a54@gmail.comThis soup is a labor of love, but it's so worth it! The slow-cooking process really brings out the flavors of the onions and beef.
Doctor Work out
do86@hotmail.comThe caramelized onions are the star of this dish! They add so much depth and flavor.
Melissa Penrod
m@yahoo.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.
Dayana Cortes
dayanacortes@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is incredible! So rich and flavorful with a perfect balance of cheesy goodness and caramelized onions. It's sure to become a new favorite in our household.