French Onion Soup Shooters with Gruyère Croutons

Miniature French Onion Soup shooters topped with cheesy Gruyère croutons, a light and flavorful starter.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

265 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.21/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dessert•Soup•Appetiser

Cuisine:

French

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2mediumYellow Onions(thinly sliced)

£0.60

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.25

4cupsVegetable Broth(low sodium)

£0.80

0.3cupDry Sherry(optional)

£0.75

2sprigsFresh Thyme

£0.30

1leafBay Leaf

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

£0.05

4slicesBaguette(cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

£0.50

0.3cupGruyère Cheese(shredded)

£1.50

Total Cost

£4.86

£1.21 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Reduce heat if onions start to burn.
3.
Stir in dry sherry (if using) and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4.
Add vegetable broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving.
6.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the Gruyère croutons. Toss the baguette cubes with a drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese.
7.
Arrange the croutons on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.
Ladle the soup into shot glasses or small serving cups. Top each shooter with a few Gruyère croutons. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

265 kcal / 1109 kJ

Carbs

23g

9% of RDA

Fat

14g

20% of RDA

Protein

10g

20% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

9 g

10% of RDA

Sodium

850 mg

37% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of vegetable broth. Adjust salt accordingly.

The onions can be caramelized ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

If you don't have shot glasses, small demitasse cups or even small bowls will work.

For a vegan option, use a vegan cheese alternative and vegetable broth. Skip the sherry or use a vegan cooking wine.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Small Saucepan or Pot

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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