French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the warmth and richness of French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings. This delightful recipe features caramelized onions simmered in savory beef broth and topped with bubbling Comté cheese on toasted baguette slices. With its incredible flavor and easy preparation, this recipe is an ideal choice for creating memorable meals that satisfy both the palate and the soul. Enjoy a bowl of this hearty soup accompanied by crispy cheesy toast, and embrace the cozy vibes it brings to your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 50g butter
- 1200ml beef stock
- 15g fresh thyme
- 400g baguette
- 150g Comté cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions thinly.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced onions with a pinch of salt.
- Cook the onions for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become pale golden and soft.
- Add finely sliced garlic and butter; cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef stock, scrape the bottom to deglaze, add thyme leaves, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Slice baguette into rounds, place soup in oven-proof bowls, and add baguette slices on top.
- Generously grate Comté cheese over each bowl and broil until melted and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg