French Onion Soup
activeDeeply caramelized onion soup with gruyere crouton
HeartySeasonalSauteOven
4 portions50 min labor
Instructions
1. Slice yellow onions thinly and evenly.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add onions with a pinch of salt. Cook 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. When deeply golden, deglaze with white wine.
5. Add chicken stock, bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Ladle into oven-safe crocks, top with bread slice and gruyere.
8. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Cost Summary
Batch (4 portions)
Food Cost
$15.30
Labor Cost
$20.83
Total Cost
$36.14
Per Item
Food Cost
$3.83
Total Cost
$9.03
Menu Price
$16.00
Profit
$6.97
Margin
43.5%
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit | Line Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 4 | oz | $0.13 |
| Black Pepper | 0.25 | oz | $0.16 |
| Chicken Stock 32oz | 32 | oz | $4.29 |
| Dry White Wine | 4 | oz | $1.57 |
| Gruyere Cheese | 6 | oz | $5.62 |
| Kosher Salt | 0.50 | oz | $0.05 |
| Unsalted Butter | 3 | oz | $0.94 |
| Yellow Onions | 3 | lb | $2.55 |
Cook History
- Cooked on Feb 28, 2026 (menu: Feb 28, 2026)