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Nutritional Values
300kcal
10gProtein
40gCarbs
12gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Soupe à l'oignon
How to order / say it
Say it
Soupe à l'oignon — [soop ah l'oh-NYAWN]
Order
I'd like the Soupe à l'oignon, please.
Locally
Je voudrais une soupe à l'oignon, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A comforting soup made with onions and topped with gratinéed cheese.
Why try it?
This soup symbolizes the warmth and hospitality of French cuisine, known for its depth of flavor arising from simple ingredients, making it a staple in traditional bistros.
How it tastes
The rich, caramelized onions' sweetness melds with savory broth and a golden cheese crust, creating a deeply flavorful and aromatic experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1750
Its origins go back to the 18th century, popular among the working class for its inexpensive ingredients. It was rejuvenated and popularized by chefs in the 1800s as a soul-soothing dish celebrated in Paris.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🧄 500 g onions
- 🥣 1 liter beef broth
- 🌾 4 slices baguette slices
- 🥛 100 g gruyère cheese
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🌿 1 tsp thyme
- 🌿 1 leaf bay leaf
Method
- 1 Caramelize onions in butter until golden.
- 2 Add broth, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer.
- 3 Toast baguette slices; top with cheese.
- 4 Serve soup topped with cheesy baguettes.
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