Description
Indulge in the cozy warmth of French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese, a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings. This comforting soup features sweet caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with golden, bubbling Comté cheese melted over crispy baguette slices. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet night in, this recipe is sure to impress with its deep flavors and satisfying texture. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 50g butter
- 1200ml beef stock
- 15 sprigs fresh thyme
- 400g baguette
- 150g Comté cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the onions with a pinch of salt.
- Cook the onions until soft and pale golden for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add finely sliced garlic and butter; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef stock, deglazing the pan by scraping up any brown bits. Add fresh thyme and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and prepare your baguette topping by slicing it into rounds.
- Divide soup into oven-proof bowls, add baguette slices, top generously with grated Comté cheese, and grill until melted and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg