# French Onion Soup

This recipe shows how to prepare a delicious French Onion Soup.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 80 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 kg onions
- 2 tbsp beef fat
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 shots whiskey
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 900 ml beef stock
- 1 crusty baguette
- 1 Gruyère cheese
- 1 chives

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Peel and thinly slice about 2 kg of onions (brown, red, shallots, or a mix).
3. Add 2 tbsp of beef fat to a pan on medium-low heat. Melt, add onions, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer with lid on for 20 minutes.
5. Increase heat to medium and cook until onions caramelize and turn golden (about 1 hour).
6. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Deglaze with 2 shots of whiskey and 150ml of dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan.
8. Add 900ml of beef stock and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes.
9. Slice a crusty baguette, brush with beef fat, and grill until toasted.
10. Add soup to bowls, top with grated Gruyère, croutons, and more Gruyère.
11. Broil until cheese is melted and browned, then top with chives.
12. Let cool slightly before serving.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking sheet
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- knife
- grater
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFctg6CNJC5/?igsh=cWtxanNwN2FleDYw
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- Extracted: 2025-03-11

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