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French Onion Soup

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French onion soup with caramelized onions, crusty bread, and melted cheese for a rich, comforting vegetarian classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 4 large onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 1 cup grated cheese Gruyère, Swiss, or vegetarian alternative

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and cook slowly for 35-40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden.
  3. Stir in garlic and sugar and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
  8. Top each bowl with a slice of crusty bread and grated cheese.
  9. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1518mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 787IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Take time with the onions for best flavor.
Use oven-safe bowls for broiling.
Serve immediately while cheese is melted.

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