French Onion Soup with Port Wine

French Onion Soup with Port Wine
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    29

Indulge in the comforting embrace of this French Onion Soup, elevated with the rich, nuanced sweetness of Port wine. A culinary hug on a chilly day, guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    48 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    426 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and minced garlic; season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally (every 10 minutes), until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 1 hour.

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02 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Stir in brown sugar and dried thyme, allowing the sugar to melt and coat the onions, about 2 minutes. Pour in the Port wine, increase heat to medium, and bring to a simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Pour in beef stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

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04 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven's broiler to high. Place 5 oven-safe crocks on a baking sheet.

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05 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Ladle soup evenly into the crocks. Top each crock with a slice of French bread, followed by a slice of Swiss cheese, and a generous sprinkle of shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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06 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Place the baking sheet with the crocks under the preheated broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

For a deeper flavor, consider using a combination of sweet and yellow onions.
If you don't have Port wine, a dry Sherry or Madeira can be used as a substitute.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef stock.
To prevent the bread from becoming soggy, you can lightly toast it before adding it to the soup.
Be careful when broiling, as the cheese can burn quickly. Keep a close eye on the crocks.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Ernesto Robel

    The caramelization of the onions is key to the flavor of this soup. Don't rush that step!

  • Rhiannon Durgan

    I made this soup for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

  • Bart Herzog

    This recipe is fantastic! The Port wine adds a unique depth of flavor that I haven't found in other French onion soup recipes.

  • Aaliyah Nolan

    I added a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end for a little extra tang, and it was delicious.

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