Herby French Shallot Soup

Name: Sup Bawang Merah Prancis Herby
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons salted butter; 6 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc; 2 quarts low sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1 pinch black pepper; 6 slices french bread; 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Caramelized shallots with fresh thyme, sage, and a splash of white wine give the classic French Onion soup a whole new delicious flavor. Add fresh herbs, a cheesy bread topping, and you'll have the perfect bowl of soup. Great for both fall and winter days!

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 tablespoons salted butter
6 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
2 quarts low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 pinch black pepper
6 slices french bread
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, onions, garlic and honey. Cook about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened, deep golden in color and caramelized. Add the thyme and sage and continue cooking another 3-5 minutes.2. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the flour over the shallots, stirring for 1-2 minutes, until the raw flour taste is eliminated. Add the wine, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Increase the heat to medium-high and return the soup to a simmer, simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Season, to taste with salt and pepper.4. Preheat the broiler to high. 5. Ladle the soup into oven safe bowls. Add a slice of bread to each and top evenly with each cheese. Place each soup bowl on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven, broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Eat!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories2211111% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 5.000

Per Serving Rp 833/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 10.000 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
salted butter	6 tablespoons	-	-
shallots	6 medium	-	-
yellow onion	1	-	-
garlic	2 cloves	-	-
fresh thyme leaves	2 tablespoons	-	-
chopped fresh sage	1 tablespoon	-	-
honey or brown sugar	1 teaspoon	-	-
all-purpose flour	2 tablespoons	-	-
dry white wine	1 cup	-	-
quarts low sodium chicken or vegetable broth	2	-	-
Worcestershire sauce	1 tablespoon	-	-
bay leaves	2	Rp 25.000/kg	Rp 5.000
pinch black pepper	1	-	-
french bread	6 slices	-	-
shredded Gruyère cheese	1 cup	-	-
crumbled blue cheese	0.5 cup	-	-