French · Dinner
French Onion Soup (Gluten-Free)
Caramelized onions simmered in beef stock with dry sherry, finished under a broiled gluten-free baguette slice and melted Gruyere. Thickened with cornstarch instead of wheat flour, the soup preserves the classic French bistro flavors of slow-cooked onions, thyme and bay leaf.
$4
15 minsPrep
55 minsCook
70 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
428Calories
17.2gProtein
27.3gFat
28.1gCarbs
10.2gSugar
3.1gFiber
1598mgSodium
71mgChol
14.9gSat Fat
485mgPotassium
495mgCalcium
1.7mgIron
0.8mcgVitamin B12
8mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Peel and thinly slice the onion into half-moons and mince the garlic on a cutting board; measure out the stock and sherry.
2
Sweat
Melt the butter with olive oil in a small heavy pot over medium-low heat, add the onion and salt, and cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally until translucent.
3
Caramelize
Continue cooking the onion over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes and scraping the base, until it reaches deep mahogany-brown.
4
Deglaze
Pour the sherry into the pot and scrape up any browned bits, letting it bubble over medium heat for 1 minute until nearly absorbed.
5
Simmer
Add the garlic, beef stock, thyme and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes; discard the bay leaf.
6
Thicken
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soup and cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the broth turns glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
7
Toast
Place the gluten-free baguette slice on a small baking sheet and toast under the broiler on high for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
8
Broil
Ladle the soup into an oven-safe crock, float the toasted baguette on top, scatter over the grated Gruyere, and broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes until fully melted and browned.
9
Plate
Set the crock on a small plate or trivet, season with black pepper, and serve immediately while the cheese is bubbling.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz180g, about 1.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp salt
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp dry sherry
- 2 1/2 cups600ml beef stock
- 1 tsp1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 22 small bay leaf
- 1 tsp1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
- 2 slice1 oz/28g gluten-free baguette
- 3 oz86g Gruyere cheese
