French Onion Soup Gratinée

Today, we're bringing you a slice of culinary heaven with Jacques Pépin's French Onion Soup Gratinée. If you're in the mood for something warm, comforting, and incredibly flavorful, you're in the right place.
As Jacque walks you through this amazing recipe, you'll learn the secrets to achieving that perfect, cheesy, golden Gratinée on your French Onion Soup. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Here's what you'll need:
15-20 thin slices of baguette
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
2-3 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 cups of homemade chicken stock (or low-salt canned chicken broth)
1/2 teaspoon of salt (adjust to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
2 cups of grated cheese
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Arrange the bread slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from the oven and set aside. (Leave the oven on.) Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sauté for 15 minutes, or until dark brown.
Add the stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Push the soup through a food mill.
Arrange one third of the toasted bread in the bottom of an ovenproof soup tureen or large casserole. Sprinkle with some of the cheese, then add the remaining bread and more cheese, saving enough to sprinkle over the top of the soup. Fill the tureen with the hot soup, sprinkle the reserved cheese on top, and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a golden crust forms on top.
At serving time, bring the soup to the table. Combine the yolks with the port in a deep soup plate and whip with a fork. With a ladle, make a hole in the top of the gratinée, pour in the wine mixture, and fold into the soup with the ladle. Stir everything together and serve.

[@Poleaxed]

He's still my favorite. No Nonsense, rustic, simple, confident home cooking. I've learned so much watching him for the last few decades.

[@88tongued]

That is the appeal of this! Well said. The description version of the recipe is a bit more complicated.

[@squishykrishy_]

I've never seen a chef like Jacques Pepin his confidence in the kitchen is one of a kind!

[@jungleboy1]

This guy is a national treasure.

[@patricia7792]

French Onion Soup with Jacque Pepin! I wouldn’t have it any other way!❤️🌸

[@reneecarter6702]

How many of us grew up watching Julia cooking on her show with Jacques? 🙋🏻‍♀️❤

[@szubal]

The Chef. The Cook. The Man. Period

[@chloedevereaux1801]

yeah, he's no keith floyd tho......

[@szubal]

@@chloedevereaux1801 Do you know who Jacques is?

[@LoneWolf_RO]

THE way he chops that onion...this guy is LEGIT OG

[@jakefagan2564]

Guess I’m having French Onion soup for breakfast…

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😂😂😂😂

Its never too early for French Onion Soup!

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😂😂👍🏻

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😂

[@luceaschild]

Same.😂

[@ChatBot1337]

I love this man. Mostly because he doesn't sell you on his line of cookware nor can you find silly shaped kitchen tools at Walmart with his name on it. Use a pan, clean it properly, sharpen your knives, and the rest is immaterial. He has always been about integrity and has never said 'cook with technique but only in my latest line of products'.

[@saturday1066]

years ago, he did put his name on Matfer Bourgeat copper cookware. it wasn't "his line" of cookware, tho. (my mom gave me two MB/JP pans - along with his La Technique - bc she knew I was a fan AND they share a birthday. the latter was a weird and wonderful reason that I didn't know before that.)

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I have those exact soup bowls! I've never been so unexpectedly pleased with myself, watching a cooking show!

[@roquefortfiles]

I wish i grew up in France. They know how to enjoy life. I have learned so much about cooking watching Jacques.

[@CB-nk4hr]

The term Master Chef is an overused term today. Mr. Pepin is a true Master Chef.

[@keithnelson5554]

Meh.

[@ericericson4]

My wife (who grew up in France) was not feeling well, so I made this for her. She said it is wonderful. (she has been complaining that she not had any onion soup that is worth eating in years) Thank you for the recipe.

[@savannamillen7276]

I have been watching Chef Jacques for years, and nearly every episode he adds a new tip. A real master Chef

[@user-fv5yo5fi5c]

He's a world class treasure. I too have been watching him for decades.

[@mountainair]

I love the story from Lyon about dancing at 2a. What a nice life. Bless Pepin

[@kenmandelin7812]

He definitely is the Bob Ross of cooking, you could watch and listen to him all day.

[@SirMoribund]

well, I now know what I want for lunch today.

[@tiacho2893]

Chef Pépin was one of my inspirations to cook. He is the ideal teacher as he both demonstrates and encourages you. And the French have a special way of celebrating the humblest ingredients.

[@berguidf]

A living legend! Would love to see you doing more of these live sessions. 😊

[@catherinecooper2360]

Love, love, love Jacques Pepin! I've been watching him for years. I will actually try this wonderful soup. Thank you Chef Pepin.

[@JoshuaMichail0]

One of my favorite French idioms I've learned is "s'occuper de tes oignons". It means, loosely, "mind your own business" but translates literally as "take care of your onions". I get the feeling that onions are important to French cuisine and culture. In any event, onion soup is a great delicious classic that's pretty easy to make.

[@Matt_519]

Just checked this channel the other day for new videos. Very happy to see Chef again!

More to come!

[@leesagrrl]

Jacques is my hero... and he's like a Black Belt Kung Fu of Cooking... and even the Croutons are afraid of him. 2:48 escaping Crouton

[@northernlefty5412]

Grew up watching Jaques on PBS as a kid and now at 37 I'm so happy to see this channel. Glad to see him doing well and still a living legend

[@jasonbrandt3283]

Jacques is a LEGEND and this recipe is to die for!

[@michelleharkness7549]

Thank you 🙏 ( USA 🇺🇸)

[@Samurai78420]

I'm gonna have to take a few days off when we lose this great, great man. Just to cope with it. Beyond legendary.

[@janedoe09]

Brought back memories of my Dear Mom who made this soup...we spent many hours watching Julia Child and Jacques Pepin...💜💜💜

[@angelaberni8873]

I've always made Julia Childs version and it's darn good. But I alway like to add my own twist to recipes so I blitz mine. Utterly AMAZING !!!

[@JohnHausser]

Bonjour Jacques Cheers from San Diego California 😊

[@StudSupreme]

Haven't seen anything new from this channel for a while - was missing it. Glad to see Jacques is back at it. 🙂

[@endlesviewing]

Dang that looks great. Love the story at the end - "looks like a mess but tastes great" 😂

[@MaidhcOD]

A live with my favourite chef, and one of my favourite humans. . . . . . incredible!❤

[@da6ko1]

Real legend in the cooking world right here 💯

[@sfopaladin2661]

Welcome back Jacques! There are only 3 chefs I really trusted. Julia Child, Jacques Pepin and Chef Jean Pierre. Jet Tila is up and coming but he still needs 10 more years under his belt. Jacques & Julia's episodes I always watched on PBS. Food Network is just reruns 23 hours a day. I subbed and will be watching all you videos. Praise the Lord we now have KZbin.

[@lwdfn7479]

Add the late Pierre Franey to the list.

[@MikaGio]

Chef Pépin is amazing, and he is french like me 🇫🇷😇🍷

[@troydanielboy]

One of the most beautiful sights and smells in the world; onions in a skillet. Mmmmmmm

[@rockolutheran]

how old is this video, he looks great and is spritely for his age. many blessings - long live Mr. Pepin!!

[@timothyszabo7236]

This French Onion Soup Grantinee is a hearty meal of the gods in itself!!! Oh yeah!!!

[@JamesJoyce12]

Jacques is my spirit animal and he has been guiding me for three decades now.

[@ngatiramona]

A true chef legend and inspiration. Grew up watching your cooking shows from New Zealand.. learned so much. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and ❤️ 😍 💖 in sharing your skill. For your kindness and generosity... Love you, Sir!!

Wow, thank you! Hope you enjoy!

[@kevansmith5511]

Wow. So easy, too. This would be great to make on a slow day with a few doobies and some jazz.

[@texasbluebonnet4303]

I am proud to say I am of French heritage on my mother's side, my maternal grandmother thought and lived the French way of dressing and preparing food! Jacque, I must say you have been a true inspiration for me to get in the kitchen and use my hands to cook!

[@tomsearan5641]

So great to see you back

[@ghw7192]

I used to love watching the PBS cooking show that Jacques and Julia Childs hosted. It was like attending a culinary class!

[@chrisandersen5635]

My favorite chef and teacher. I love how he takes the time on his shows to teach proper technique and give hints about why you do something a certain way. Thank you chef

[@kcgunesq]

He's brilliant. A living legend.

[@83devildog]

My father learn from him in France in the 60’s. I am a lucky man.

[@CookingWithCarmelo]

We love this recipe! And we just bought a set of 4 crocks that look just like yours with the "lips" as you suggested, Jacques! You are, and always will be, an inspiration to us all! God bless!

[@timothyszabo7236]

French Onion Soup Grantinee of the gods. That looks good, Oh yeah!!!

[@beachcomber9869]

Thank you, Jacques, for all of your wonderful recipes and skills throughout the years.

[@kcgunesq]

Jacques has become my favorite instructional chef over the last few years. Once I saw his video on omelets, it changed my understanding of how to cook them and what they should be. I've gone from eating fried eggs several times per week to eating a French omelette several times per week (with rye toast).

[@Cchogan]

So many memories! This is exactly like French friends in London used to cook it. They were from Lyon too, and drove a 2CV! No thickening (apart from the crouton dissolving in the bottom and what comes from the onion and butter), and so little complication. Perfect.

[@jimm3267]

The man just can’t stop. And I don’t want him to.

[@debeichmann236]

Indeed! I. Adore this man.

[@TheFilletingfish]

Legend. Long live Jacques Pepin

[@sublimnalphish7232]

I am a fan! Of both the Chef and the Onion soup au Gratin. I've been a fan of them for decades. Thanks Chef much love. When I saw he had a KZbin channel I automatically subscribed and when I see him post, I basically run to watch. I miss you on PBS but not here❣️🤟🤘🖖

[@kpnitrl38]

Nice upgrade to the kitchen and videography. Though I would have watched this amazing chef cook in a closet.

[@btkzi]

Another classic by a legend

[@erinratliff5001]

Perfect Fall recipe. Cannot wait to try it!

[@mrsrunningmommy]

Thank you Jacques! We love fresh soup for lunch. Happy cooking everyone 😊

Happy Cooking👨‍🍳

[@dredORDER666]

A NICE HALLOWEEN SOUP JACQUE BABY MAKE SURE FOR DA WINE CHEERS!

[@AlterMann57]

Thank you so much Chef Jacques, my wife and I will make this tonight for our family!

[@morvegil]

This guy is a master

[@shelbyschauer1494]

Looks delicious🤤🤤 thanks for the tutuorial, would love to see more!

Very Soon™

[@Scipiworld]

I've made this "Lyonnaise French Onion Soup" many times before after reading the recipe in one of Pépin's cookbook. Its very thick, but definitely one of my favourite soups and an absolute hit with guests. I've tried the Parisian style onion soup at restaurants and I'm always disappointed by when compared to this recipe. Pro tip: use toast from a few slices of french baguettes for a fantastic result!

[@Tiger-Heart]

I just found you! Love watching and learning from you cooking! Thank you for being here ❤😊 I will go back through your old videos- I see you have many. I’m so excited- used to watch you on Public Broadcasting. 😊

[@romulovermersch4548]

Jacques is the great master!

[@Tentrilix1]

Wake up babe! New Jacque Pépin video just dropped

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[@GARYINLEEDS]

Thanks for sharing, shared.

[@ealexeenko]

I've never tried onion soup, but this video makes it look gorgeous ❤❤

[@GeordiLaForgery]

me too!

[@tiacho2893]

During my student days it was my cheap meal because other than the cheese (I prefer Comté), it uses up stale bread and onions/broth are pantry staples. If you've seen the movie Julie and Julia, onion soup is a great way to practise your knife skills. I use beef broth though or a mix of beef and chicken broth.

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Where have you been all your life it's wonderful

[@markylon]

How to say you're American without saying you're American

[@Astravoid2111]

KZbin recommended this channel to me and it's so good

[@CardinalKaos]

What a blessing it is that we get not only be alive at the same time as great chefs like Jacques, but that hes cataloging and sharing his recipes to the world for all to learn. Its rather awesome

[@gopmario]

He is an absolute treasure.

[@batner]

Merci!

[@72chargerse72]

Jacques I like your recipies, they are simple and most I will make. I am presently on my soup binge (it's been a couple months now) soup every day and this looks yummy.

[@unvarnishedraw6583]

*So great to see the grandmaster par compère Mr. Pepin looking so vibrant and vital!* 🙏

[@lnytita6763]

Aloha! I will definitely be trying this recipe. I've always loved Onion Soup Gratinée, and I'm sure it will keep my 98-year-old Grandma nice and warm and feeling happy. Thank you so much from Hawai'i.

[@cin1251]

This is so wonderful! Thank you, Chef ❤

[@feedflo]

French Onion Soup Gratinee. Can't wait to try this one!

[@annasmith8040]

I grew up in to the same place you worked for years. I would've been proud to work for you. My heart was for the horses

[@KarismaKnows]

Automatic subscribe. You're a gem of a chef!

[@87gnxisgod]

It’s a real pleasure to watch a master make a classic. Thanks, Chef.👍

[@user-kg4un9mp1v]

Looks so delicious!!! ❤

[@TheChefmike66]

Thank you, Chef! This is different than the way that I have been doing it. I will try it tomorrow!

[@greglee1585]

Looks delicious! Definitely need to make this very soon

[@Starfish56]

Looks wonderful . Great chef.

[@davidgeorgemarr8694]

Looks so so delicious!!

[@UnPetitPique]

Thank you. So simple, lovely.

[@jasonesler2716]

Still looking amazing Chef! Make me smile to see a childhood favorite still doing what he loves!!!!!❤

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Thanks Jacques

[@marinamercouri1683]

Ah, the memories! The first time I watched chef Jacques was in 1965. I was 11 years old and my mother was too ill to cook. I had NO idea what the chef was talking about! But obviously, that program was not meant for children.

[@votdfak]

Thanks chef!

[@lancelotdufrane]

Can never get enough of watching this artist

[@Goemkar]

Pépin rocks. Like his style. The Omelette king.

[@GrikWorldNomad]

So simple! Thank you chef.

[@massimosaccomando2223]

Always enjoy watching Jacques!

[@mflynnnj1]

Really wonderful! Thank you.

[@user-yz1dl3eu8l]

La soupe à l'oignon.

[@alescerha3519]

I love him.

[@veutsavoir]

Mouth-wateringly beautiful. Thank you, Chef Pépin!

[@rickharmon3513]

thank you chef, another winner!

[@annettewoodbury9949]

Thank you Jacques

[@annasmith8040]

Thank you for all your time and effort. I have enjoyed you're presence for years..