Comfort French Onion Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Inspired by the savory onion soup from Mother Martin’s restaurant in Montreal, Canada, this recipe brings a delightful blend of flavors. It’s savory with a hint of sweetness, reminiscent of authentic French Canadian cuisine. Perfect for cozy winter evenings or quick weeknight meals, this easy-to-make soup is a comforting delight.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 onions
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Cognac
- French bread
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
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Saute Onions:
- In a large pot, melt the margarine and butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until they become limp and translucent.
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Season and Cook:
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Add Seasonings and Stock:
- Sprinkle in the parsley flakes and thyme. Pour in the beef stock, chicken stock, and dry white wine. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Enhance with Cognac:
- After simmering, add a splash of Cognac to elevate the richness of the soup.
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Prepare Bread Bowls:
- While the soup simmers, toast slices of French bread until golden brown. Place them in the bottom of ovenproof soup bowls.
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Cheese Topping:
- Sprinkle a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese over the toasted bread.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Ladle the piping hot soup over the bread in each bowl.
- Top with either a thin slice or grated Mozzarella cheese.
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Broil to Perfection:
- Place the filled bowls under the broiler until the cheese melts and forms a golden crust, and the soup bubbles around the edges.
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Enjoy!
- Serve the Comfort French Onion Soup hot, garnished with a sprig of fresh thyme or parsley. Savor each spoonful of this heartwarming dish, reminiscent of the flavors of French Canadian comfort food.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 207.2
- Fat: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 680.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.8g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 5.8g
- Protein: 4.6g
Keywords:
Canadian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Winter, Weeknight, Easy
This Comfort French Onion Soup recipe is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Quebec and will surely become a cherished favorite in your household. Bon Appétit! 🍲🥖🧀
