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French Onion Gnocchi Soup with Gruyere

French Onion Gnocchi Soup with Gruyere
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Creamy French Onion Gnocchi Soup with Gruyere is a comforting and elegant dish that blends the deep caramelized sweetness of onions, soft tender gnocchi, and a luscious nutty Gruyere cheese topping. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup offers rich, savory layers of flavor and a satisfying texture, ideal for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests with a unique twist on classic French onion soup.

Ingredients

Produce

  • Yellow onions – 4 large, thinly sliced
  • Garlic cloves – 3, finely minced
  • Fresh thyme – 3 sprigs

Liquids

  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons
  • Dry white wine (optional) – 1/2 cup
  • Beef or vegetable broth – 6 cups

Other

  • Potato gnocchi – 1 pound
  • Gruyere cheese – 1 1/2 cups shredded
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the onions: Thinly slice the yellow onions and cook them slowly in a combination of olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir frequently until the onions are rich golden brown and deeply caramelized, developing a sweet, savory base.
  2. Add garlic and deglaze: Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Pour in the dry white wine if using, scraping up browned bits from the pan to enhance flavor complexity.
  3. Simmer the soup base: Add the broth and fresh thyme sprigs. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Cook gnocchi separately: Boil the potato gnocchi in a separate pot until they float to the surface, indicating they are tender. Drain and set aside.
  5. Combine and heat through: Stir the cooked gnocchi into the soup base and warm everything together for a few minutes, allowing the gnocchi to absorb the soup flavors.
  6. Add Gruyere and broil: Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top generously with shredded Gruyere cheese, and broil until the cheese melts and forms a golden bubbly crust.

Notes

  • Don’t rush caramelizing the onions; cooking slowly develops the deep, sweet flavor.
  • Using a quality broth elevates the soup’s taste significantly.
  • Fresh thyme provides a brighter, more vibrant herbal note than dried.
  • Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning the cheese topping.
  • Deglazing with white wine adds complexity and balances the onions’ sweetness.

Nutrition

Keywords: French onion soup, gnocchi soup, Gruyere soup, comfort food, creamy soup, caramelized onions, gnocchi recipe, cheesy soup

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