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Traditional onion soup

60 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

A hearty first course. Want to experience fine dining? Traditional onion soup is not only boiled, but also baked to form a beautiful cheesy crust. Serve the soup hot. You can accompany it with croutons made from white bread. The soup should be poured into clay bowls and then baked individually. The soup is ready to serve.

Instructions

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    1. Peel a large onion and slice it into half-rings. Heat olive oil in a pot and add the onion.

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    2. Cover the pot with a lid and cook the onions for about 10 minutes over medium heat.

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    3. Add a pinch of sugar to caramelize the onions and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

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    4. Add flour to the browned onions, stir, and pour in the wine. Cook for another 30-60 seconds to evaporate the alcohol.

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    5. Pour the broth over the onions and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

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    6. Slice the French baguette into pieces and make croutons or toast.

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    7. Grate about 150 grams of hard cheese on a grater.

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    8. Add salt and pepper to taste to the soup. Pour the soup into bowls.

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    9. Add the croutons to the soup and sprinkle with grated cheese.

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    10. Place the soup in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Wash and finely chop the herbs.

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    11. Remove the soup from the oven and sprinkle with herbs. Enjoy the dish immediately.