SOUPE À LA FONDUE CHINOISE

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Lower fat content while maintaining meltability.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain increases fiber content.

Slice onions thinly and set aside.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onions and sauté until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Pour in beef stock and water, then add Bovril, bay leaves, and thyme.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Toast slices of crusty bread until golden brown.

Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a slice of toasted bread.

Sprinkle grated gruyère cheese over the bread.

Broil in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 3-5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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