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French Onion Soup and Cheesy Ciabatta

with Apple, Baby Leaf and Walnut Salad
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 10, 2026
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Calories
871 kcal
Protein
27.1g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Soya
  • Nuts
  • Walnuts
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Peanut
  • Cashew nuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Sesame
  • Almonds
  • Nuts
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Brazil nuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

4 unit(s)

Onion

110 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Apple

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

15 milliliter(s)

Cider Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

15 grams

Miso Paste

(Contains: Soya)

1 sachet(s)

Dried Thyme

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

20 grams

Walnuts

(Contains: Nuts, Walnuts May contain traces of: Peanut, Cashew nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Sesame, Almonds, Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Brazil nuts)

Not included in your delivery

30 grams

Butter

1 tsp

Sugar for the Onions

1 tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

1.5 tbsp

Plain Flour

400 milliliter(s)

Water for the Soup

Energy (kJ)3643 kJ
Energy (kcal)871 kcal
Fat45.9 g
of which saturates21.7 g
Carbohydrate86 g
of which sugars31.4 g
Dietary Fibre10 g
Protein27.1 g
Salt4.7 g
Potassium386.4 mg
Calcium84 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Large Saucepan
Grater
Bowl

Instructions

1

Halve, peel and thinly slice the onions.

Heat the butter (see pantry for amount) in a large saucepan on medium-low heat. Once melted, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 23-25 mins. 

Add the sugar (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.

2

Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Quarter, core and thinly slice the apple (no need to peel).

Cut the ciabattas into 1cm slices.

3

In a large bowl, combine the cider vinegar, sugar and oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.

4

Stir the garlic into the onion and fry 1 min more.

Then stir in the flour (see pantry for amount) and cook until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux!

Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) a little at a time, followed by the red wine stock paste. miso paste and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.

5

Meanwhile, preheat your grill to high.

Pop the ciabatta slices onto a medium baking tray. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle over the grated cheese. Grill until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted, 3-5 mins.

Taste and season the soup if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Add the apple and baby leaves to the cider vinegar dressing and toss together.

6

Ladle the soup into your serving bowls. Top with the cheesy ciabatta toasts.

Serve the apple and baby leaf salad alongside. Sprinkle the walnut pieces over the salad to finish.

Enjoy!

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