Endive Soup au Gratin Recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Yield: 2 servings
Description:
Endive Soup au Gratin is a delightful variation on the classic onion soup, where endives replace the traditional onions, offering a unique and flavorful twist. This recipe is quick, simple, and budget-friendly, making it perfect for a satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 690.2
- Fat: 35.5g
- Saturated Fat: 19.5g
- Cholesterol: 91.5mg
- Sodium: 1733.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 67.8g
- Fiber: 33.7g
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Protein: 33.6g
Ingredients:
- 4 endives
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
- 3/4 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 dashes of nutmeg
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Endives:
- Using a knife, remove the bottom center part of each endive to reduce bitterness.
- Cut the endives lengthwise into half-inch wide strips.
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Cook the Endives:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over high heat.
- Add the endives and sauté until they start to color.
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Simmer the Soup:
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Season the Soup:
- Season with pepper and nutmeg to taste, stirring to combine well.
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Prepare the Cheese Topping:
- Preheat your oven’s grill.
- In individual onion soup bowls or oven-safe dishes, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Gruyere cheese.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Ladle the hot soup over the cheese in each bowl.
- Place a slice of toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl.
- Sprinkle the remaining grated Gruyere cheese over the bread and soup.
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Finish Under the Grill:
- Place the soup bowls under the grill in the oven.
- Grill until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, creating a delicious crust.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Carefully remove the bowls from the grill.
- Serve hot, allowing the cheesy crust to complement the rich flavors of the endive soup.
This Endive Soup au Gratin is a wonderful choice for a quick and comforting meal, offering a balance of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy this European-inspired dish that is both low in protein and cholesterol, making it a healthy addition to your menu repertoire.
