Bite-Sized French Onion Soup Bombs

Introduction

Of course, this is the old-fashioned French onion soup, but the French Onion Soup Bombs restyle it as a handheld little pleasure, a most deliciously innovative twist on the old soup. The tasty little bombs are enclosed in a casing of golden, crunchy bread or pastry and filled with sweet caramelized onions, gloopy cheese, and sometimes even a splash of broth.

They give the classic flavors of French onion family favorites that include sweet onions, nutty Gruyère cheese, and deep, savory broth but in a form that’s practical, snackable, and perfect for casual gatherings or entertaining.

French Onion Soup Bombs takes everything traditional about this soup and puts it all into a bite-sized package. They could be served as an appetizer or party snack.

Because the actual bombs are, in essence, little packages of cheesy oniony goodness, it lends itself to a pleasing contrast between the crispy exterior and the gooey, savory interior contained within each bomb. If you like French onion soup, you should just give these bomb shots a try because you are going to crave the flavor and love the taste.

History of the French Onion Soup Bomb

French onion soup bombs put everything into a tidy, single bite. While French onion soup, as most people know it, dates back only to 18th-century France, its ingredients and the basic principle of cooking with onions can be traced even further back to ancient Rome. The ingredients-caramelized onions, beef broth, crusty bread, and melted cheese-have become quintessentially French comfort food.

French Onion Soup Bombs is a dish in which onions, broth, and cheese are all sealed into a doughy, portable hand-held pastry or bread ball. Baked until golden brown, the soup bombs are far more convenient and snackable than the soup dish.

This foodstuff is a relatively new entry into the world stage, but it fits within an emerging fad of converting popular dishes into bite-sized or “bomb” versions. French Onion Soup Bombs prove quite helpful in parties, parties, or any time when one would want to have French onion soup in a hand-held manner.

Taste of French onion soup bombs.

Innovative taste for the savory experience of the Old World soup, but you will dig into a golden crust bomb where you’ll find sweet caramelized onions, all gooey cheese, and rich broth. The rich flavor slightly sweet and savory is gained from slow-cooked onions.

The Swiss or Gruyère cheese melts into a creamy, nutty, slightly salty contrast to the sweet onions. Where other dishes have gooey cheese and onions on the inside, the bread or puff pastry on top is buttery and flaky. A light broth can be added in some to replicate the warm soup.

It is a French onion soup in a thick, comforting mouthful. Actually, French Onion Soup Bombs are something decadent just because of the outside crunch and the gooey, creamy, and savory inside.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
2 thinly sliced medium onions
2 thyme sprigs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 c. flour
2 minced garlic cloves
2 c. beef broth
6 dinner rolls
6 Swiss slices
1 cup shredded Gruyere
1 Tbsp chopped parsley

Direction

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° and line a medium baking sheet with parchment. Melt butter in a big pot over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onions, thyme, salt and pepper. Let the onions cook for 30 minutes, stirring periodically, until tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 2

Thyme, remove. Wine, add. Simmer, until most of the wine is evaporated. Flour and garlic, add. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Broth, add. Simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Prepare rolls by cutting the top 1/4 of each. Hollow out each with a paring knife and cover with a Swiss slice, pushing in a little. Toast rolls on a prepared baking sheet for 6-8 minutes until cheese melts.

Step 4

Ladle soup into rolls when the cheese melts. Add a handful of gruyere and return to the oven to melt. If desired, broil.

Step 5

Add parsley and serve.

Conclusion

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