Eating My Way Through the Holidays! Yuletide Favs: Gruyère Onion Soup! Everyone, sooner or later, falls in love with French Onion Soup, in my opinion. After all, who can resist the savory taste of caramelized onions, buttered croutons, and gooey melted cheese smothered in a beef broth that’s been splashed with a well-aged cognac? I wish I could tell you it’s as easy to make as opening a can of soup, but it isn’t. Don’t hate me. Let’s just say this…..if you are looking for an evening of mystery, romance, and excitement, then read on. This “soup de jour” may be the love potion that’ll woo the night away. Bon Appetît!
GRUYÈRE ONION SOUP
Ingredients:
3 Vidalia onions, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
10 ounces beef consommé
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces Montamoré cheese, crumbled
Splash of cognac
4 slices baguette, toasted
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
4 slices Gruyère cheese
Parsley flakes to garnish
Instructions:
In a shallow bowl, microwave sliced onions on HIGH for 2 minutes. In a large skillet, melt butter on low setting. Do not scorch. Layer onions over butter. Sprinkle with sea salt and Herbs de Provence. Cover and do not stir for 10 minutes. Remove lid and stir occasionally until onions are dark in color, another 10 minutes. Turn heat to High and add white wine and honey. Cook until wine is reduced and consistency is thick. Reduce heat to Simmer. Add apple cider vinegar, beef consommé, low-sodium chicken broth, and worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle soup into four oven-proof crocks placed on a heavy baking sheet. Add Montamoré crumbled cheese. Top with a splash of cognac. Place a toasted baguette slice on top of soup. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Lay one slice of Gruyère cheese over each bowl, with corners slightly overlapping sides. Broil on High for 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Remove carefully! Garnish with parsley flakes and serve immediately.
Yummy..looks great !!!
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Food for the Soul. 🌟✨💫
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Yum, yum, yummy yum! I love onion soup and I love Gruyère cheese (which is no surprise since it is a typical Swiss cheese). Your recipe sounds very tasty!
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Try some. 🌿🌱🍃
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Will do!! Thanks for that special recipe!!
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I absolutely LOVE French onion soup, and especially with Gruyère. I am seriously drooling over this photo!
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Perhaps we should share a bowl, in spirit. 😊
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Oh my goodness this looks deliciously yummy! Must give it a go.
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I invite you to give it a whirl. 😜
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I need to go get gruyere cheese, Gail! I have most of the other ingredients. I absolutely loved this as part of your holiday courses for a fine dining experience!
Hope your entire Christmas season was lovely and filled with Joy, Gail. 🎄🎁 🌟
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My husband and I have had the flu ever since we got to Hawaii, but each day we’re getting stronger. Blessings! 😍
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Oh, no! I am so sorry to hear this about you and your husband having the flu, Gail.
I will hold you and he in my prayers. May you be healed quickly so you may enjoy your beautiful surroundings, dear friends. 💕
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God bless you! 🌟💫✨
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May God bless you and your family! 🌟🕊✨
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oh my goodness this looks soooo yummy. i love your photos!
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Thanks very much. It’s a pleasure to have you stop by! 🍓
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I am just about crazed with cravings just from looking at the photo!! Yum!!
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Can we ever grow tired of French Onion Soup? I think not. 😍
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Never! I still remember very clearly the first time I had it, way back in the early 80’s!!
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