Description
Indulge in the warmth of our French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese, a perfect winter dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions with a savory beef broth. This hearty soup is topped with melted Comté cheese over crispy baguette slices, making it an irresistible comfort food option for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. The deep aroma and satisfying taste will elevate your dining experience, whether served as a starter or paired with a light salad for a complete meal. Simple yet flavorful, this recipe is designed for ease, ensuring that both novice cooks and seasoned chefs can create a delightful bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 50g butter
- 1200ml beef stock
- 15g thyme
- 400g baguette
- 150g Comté cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions into thin rings. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, adding olive oil and onions with a pinch of salt.
- Cook until onions soften and turn pale golden (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add sliced garlic and butter; cook for another 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef stock, scraping the pan to deglaze, then add thyme leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Slice baguette rounds and place them on top of oven-proof bowls filled with soup.
- Generously grate Comté cheese over each serving and grill until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg