Classic French Onion Soup

Source : Peel And Slice The Onions Thin And Lengthwisemelt The Butter In A Potadd And Saut The Onions On Low Heatkeep Stirring In Between As The Onions Brown T...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 11, 2026

Step:

  1. Peel and slice the onions thin and lengthwise

  2. Melt the butter in a pot

  3. Add and sauté the onions on low heat

  4. Keep stirring in between as the onions brown to avoid burning them

  5. Meanwhile, bring the stock to a boil in another vessel and add the herbs and Bay leaf

  6. Strain the stick after 3-4 minutes

  7. Once visibly brown, add the flour and mix for a few seconds

  8. Next goes in the cider vinegar/ wine

  9. Add and sauté the onions for a few seconds

  10. Add the stock and bring to a boil

  11. Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer while you season it with salt and pepper

  12. Mix and take off heat

  13. Spoon the soup equally into oven safe bowls

  14. Top with baguette slices and spread a generous amount of cheese covering the surface well

  15. Microwave till the cheese melts / even browns a bit

  16. Let the bowl cool off slightly till you can handle it

  17. Serve while the soup is warm. Enjoy!

  18. Watch full recipe video at: https://youtu.be/yWb4ygzX77I


Ingredients

  1. 400 gram white onions
  2. 1 dollop of unsalted butter
  3. 300 ml vegetable/chicken stock
  4. as needed Mixed Herbs
  5. 1 Bay leaf
  6. to taste Salt and crushed black pepper to season
  7. 300-350 gm grated gruyere/parmesan cheese
  8. Slices French Baguette to top
  9. 2 tablespoon plain flour
  10. 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar/1.5 tablespoon white wine

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