classic french onion soup
“French onion soup is a timeless classic that warms the soul with its rich, flavorful broth and savory onions topped with gooey, melted cheese.
French onion soup is a comforting dish with rich flavors. It's made by cooking onions in butter until they caramelize and turn sweet and melt in your mouth when eaten. The first time I ever made French Onion Soup was in culinary school. To caramelize onions, cook them on low heat and let their natural sugars do the work, no need for water or sugar. To get the best flavor and color, it's important to cook the onions slowly and take your time.
The soup is served with a toasted baguette slice and melted Gruyère cheese on top, creating a delicious mix of textures and flavors. The soup's complexity comes from balancing sweet and tangy onions and creamy, nutty cheese.
Classic French Onion Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot.
- Add the onions and salt, and begin to sweat covered.
- Once the onions are soft, remove lid, turn up heat and caramelize.
- When the onions are golden brown, add the Calvados and reduce to almost au sec.
- Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Portion the soup in to gratin dishes over a slice of baguette and cover top with grated cheese.
- Place into the broiler to melt. Carefully watching so that the cheese does not burn. Remove from once cheese has started to bubble.
- Remove from oven and let cool to enjoy.
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