French Onion Soup Shakshuka

A delightful twist on classic shakshuka, featuring caramelized onions, thyme-infused tomato sauce, poached eggs, and Gruyere cheese, inspired by French onion soup. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.38/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Soup•Bread

Cuisine:

French

Main Ingredient:

Eggs

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2largeYellow Onions(thinly sliced)

£0.90

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.25

3clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsTomato Paste

£0.15

28ouncesCanned Crushed Tomatoes

£1.10

0.5cupDry Red Wine(optional, can substitute with vegetable broth)

£1.50

0.5cupVegetable Broth

£0.10

2tablespoonsFresh Thyme(chopped, or 2 tsp dried)

£0.75

1Bay Leaf

£0.10

4Eggs

£1.20

0.5cupGruyere Cheese(grated)

£1.75

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Crusty Bread(for serving)

£1.50

Total Cost

£9.50

£2.38 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Reduce heat if needed to prevent burning.
2.
Add minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to deepen in color.
4.
Pour in crushed tomatoes, red wine (if using), and vegetable broth. Add fresh thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
5.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6.
Remove the bay leaf.
7.
Using a spoon, create four wells in the tomato sauce. Gently crack an egg into each well.
8.
Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny (or cooked to your liking).
9.
Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the top. Let it melt slightly from the residual heat.
10.
Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

29g

11% of RDA

Fat

26g

37% of RDA

Protein

23g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For richer flavor, use beef broth instead of vegetable broth.

Adjust the cooking time of the eggs to achieve your desired yolk consistency.

If you don't have Gruyere, you can substitute with other cheeses like Parmesan or Swiss.

A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a touch of heat.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet with lid

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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French Onion Soup Shakshuka

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