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French Onion Chicken Soup

French Onion Chicken Soup that Makes You Feel Cozy

This French Onion Chicken Soup combines tender chicken and caramelized onions for a nourishing dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 breasts Boneless, skinless chicken
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 3 medium Yellow onions sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • ½ cup Dry white wine
  • 1 loaf Baguette or crusty bread
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • oven-safe bowls
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  3. Melt butter in the same pot, add onions and caramelize for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic to the caramelized onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, add thyme, and scrape the browned bits.
  6. Return the chicken to the pot, add beef broth and white wine, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
  8. Preheat the broiler to high.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and Gruyère cheese.
  10. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Allow soup to cool before storing and consume within three days.

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