French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of French Onion Soup with Comté Grilled Cheese, a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. This delightful recipe features caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, crowned with toasty baguette slices and gooey melted Comté cheese. It’s a cozy culinary experience that will warm you from the inside out. Whether served as a hearty main course or paired with a fresh salad, this soup is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- 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. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, sliced onions, and salt.
- Cook the onions for about 30 minutes until soft and pale golden.
- Add finely sliced garlic and butter; cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Add thyme leaves and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Slice baguette into rounds and place soup into oven-proof bowls.
- Top each bowl with baguette slices and generous amounts of grated Comté cheese. Grill until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg