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French onion soup au gratin

French soup with golden onions and broth, topped with toasted bread and gratinéed cheese. Serves 4.

The onions cook slowly until tender and golden; a little flour then thickens the broth. Toasted bread and gratinéed cheese complete this classic French version.

Total time80 min
DifficultyEasy
servings4
French onion soup au gratin
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Method

  1. 01

    Prepare the onions

    Peel the onions and cut them into thin slices.

    Ready to continue when: The slices are thin and similar in thickness.

    15 min
  2. 02

    Brown the onions

    Melt the butter in a pot over low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender and golden.

    Ready to continue when: The onions are soft and golden, with no burnt edges.

    30 min
  3. 03

    Stir in the flour

    Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.

    Ready to continue when: The flour is evenly mixed in and no longer looks dry on the onions.

    1 min
  4. 04

    Simmer the soup

    Pour in the stock gradually, stirring to incorporate the flour. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The soup has simmered gently and the broth looks thickened, with no flour lumps.

    30 min
  5. 05

    Gratinate and serve

    Divide the soup among oven-safe bowls. Place one slice of bread in each bowl, sprinkle the grated cheese on top, and gratinate until the cheese is melted and golden.

    Ready to continue when: The cheese on top is melted, bubbling, and golden.

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