Cherry & Dennis Recipes
French Onion Soup
法式洋蔥湯
Recipe overview
French Onion Soup slowly caramelizes onions in butter, deglazes with wine and stock, then serves with toasted bread and cheese.
01
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 kilogram yellow onions
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 150 millilitres dry white wine
- 1.2 litres unsalted beef or vegetable stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8 slices baguette
- 200 grams Gruyere cheese
Soup seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Final adjustment
- up to 1/4 teaspoon salt
- a pinch black pepper
02
Tools
- heavy-based pot or wok
- heavy-based pot or wok
- wooden spoon or spatula
- wooden spoon or spatula
- large bowl
- small bowl
- measuring cup
- tablespoon
- teaspoon
- knife
- cutting board
- tongs
- food thermometer
- heat-resistant gloves
03
Steps
Step 1
Step 1
Check onions.
Step 2
Step 2
Slice evenly.
Step 3
Step 3
Melt butter.
Step 4
Step 4
Soften onions low heat.
Step 5
Step 5
Caramelize deep golden.
Step 6
Step 6
Deglaze with wine.
Step 7
Step 7
Add hot stock/thyme.
Step 8
Step 8
Simmer soup.
Step 9
Step 9
Toast bread.
Step 10
Step 10
Grate cheese.
Step 11
Step 11
Bowl soup with bread/cheese.
Step 12
Step 12
Melt cheese and serve.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip ingredient checks or doneness checks, and never mix raw and cooked food tools.
Tips
Do not skip ingredient checks or doneness checks, and never mix raw and cooked food tools.
