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Amy'S Favorite French Onion Soup

Amy'S Favorite French Onion Soup reads umami 7.9, richness 5.2 and allium 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a French soup, about 42 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.5 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 5.4 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 4.4 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 7.9 · Richness 5.2 · Allium 4.7 · Sweetness 4.6 · Salinity 4.3 · Sourness 4.2 · Nutty 3.8 · Fruity 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.2 · Bitterness 2.0 · Funk & Ferment 1.7 · Earthy 1.7 · Floral 0.8 · Warm Spice 0.7

What's in it (9)

• 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 yellow onions, sliced
• kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 10 croutons
• 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

Time & effort: about 42 min (32 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 200.6 kcal, 6.8 g protein, 5.5 g fat, 30.6 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (11 steps)

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
3. Add the onions and a dash of salt.
4. Cook over med-high heat and stir, approximately 7 minutes Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown.
5. This will take about 25 minutes.
6. Add the sage and vinegar and cook until the liquid evaporates.
7. Add the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Turn on the broiler.
9. Ladle the soup into 4 flameproof serving dishes.
10. Top with the croutons and cheese.
11. Broil until the cheese melts, then serve immediately.

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