Description
A comforting and hearty French Onion Bagel Soup that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and toasted bagels in a flavorful broth. This soup is a twist on the classic French onion soup, with the addition of bagels for a unique and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Onions:
4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
Butter and Oil Mixture:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar
Additional Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional), 6 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), 2 plain or everything bagels (halved and toasted), 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss), chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook until caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, deglaze with white wine, and add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer.
- Prepare Bagels: Toast bagel halves until crisp.
- Assemble and Broil: Ladle soup into bowls, top with a bagel half and cheese. Broil until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Bagels can be a unique substitute for croutons in this soup.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit Worcestershire sauce or use a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with bagel and cheese
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
