French Onion Soup with Jersey Gruyere Croutons

A classic French Onion Soup elevated with locally sourced Jersey ingredients, featuring sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and crusty croutons topped with nutty Jersey Gruyere cheese.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

85 minutes

Calories

625 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.97/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

3largeYellow Onions(Thinly sliced)

£1.20

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

4tablespoonsJersey Butter(Unsalted)

£0.60

0.5cupDry Sherry(Or dry white wine)

£2.00

6cupsBeef Broth(High quality beef broth)

£2.50

3sprigsFresh Thyme(Or 1 tsp dried thyme)

£0.75

1leafBay Leaf

£0.20

1tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce

£0.25

0.5loafBaguette(Cut into 1-inch thick slices)

£0.65

4ouncesJersey Gruyere Cheese(Grated)

£3.00

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.20

to tasteSalt

£0.10

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.15

Total Cost

£11.90

£2.97 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat the Jersey butter and olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and begin to caramelize, about 30-40 minutes. Reduce heat as needed to prevent burning. The onions should be a deep golden-brown color.
2.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Deglaze the pot with the dry sherry, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
4.
Pour in the beef broth, add the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let simmer for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour, to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the croutons. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6.
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
7.
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup.
8.
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
9.
Top each bowl with toasted baguette slices, overlapping slightly. Generously sprinkle the grated Jersey Gruyere cheese over the bread.
10.
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly browned.
11.
Let cool slightly before serving. Be careful, the bowls will be hot!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

625 kcal / 2615 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

30g

60% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a combination of beef broth and chicken broth.

The longer you caramelize the onions, the more flavorful the soup will be. Be patient!

If you don't have oven-safe bowls, you can toast the baguette slices with the cheese on a baking sheet and then float them on top of the soup.

Consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end for a touch of acidity.

Cooking Equipment

Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven

Oven-safe bowls or ramekins

Baking sheet

Oven

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a combination of beef broth and chicken broth.

The longer you caramelize the onions, the more flavorful the soup will be. Be patient!

If you don't have oven-safe bowls, you can toast the baguette slices with the cheese on a baking sheet and then float them on top of the soup.

Consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end for a touch of acidity.

French Onion Soup with Jersey Gruyere Croutons

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