French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the warm and comforting embrace of French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese. This classic dish features sweet, caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with crusty baguette slices and a generous layer of gooey Comté cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners, this recipe brings a delightful combination of savory flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this soup is an impressive yet simple meal that can be enjoyed as a starter or a hearty main course. Dive into this gourmet experience that warms both the heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Onions
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 50g Butter
- 1200ml Beef Stock
- 15 Thyme sprigs
- 400g Baguette
- 150g Comté cheese
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Slice the onions and place them in a large saucepan with olive oil and salt over medium heat.
- Cook the onions for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and golden.
- Add sliced garlic and butter, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef stock, deglaze the pan, add thyme leaves, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with additional salt if necessary.
- Prepare baguette slices by placing them atop individual bowls of soup.
- Top generously with grated Comté cheese and broil until golden brown.
- Serve hot with freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg