French onion soup is having optimized rich taste, hearty fare and it was the first written recipe in France. It contains savory cheese, sweet caramelized onions, salty beef broth with taste and hearty bread.

There are five tastes are available in this soup such as salty, sweet, savory bitter and sour. Modern day origins of bistro classic is also known as French onion soup which might be traced back to 18^th century Paris. It is one of the delicious examples of home style cuisine.

To know about French onion soup

French onion soup is based on onions and meat stock which is often served with cheese and crouton on top or large piece of the bread. Actually it is served as the starter and it has some alternative names such as gratinee lyonnaise and gratinee des halles. In case you are interested to make your French onion soup super filling then you might try to add bread. It is one of the best ways to turn soup into main dish.  There are lots of things that you can eat with french onion soup which includes

• Bitter foods
• Add protein
• Acidic foods
• Cajun French meal
• French theme

Chef Jacques Pepin is using chicken stock instead of the bee broth in the Lyonnaise onion soup. The best ways to complement complex flavors of French onion soup is that add some acidity to mix. Salad is the best dishes to pair with the French onion soup. If possible, you can pair with the light main course like seafood or fish.

Things to know about French onion soup

Suppose you are not fond of seafood then you can eat green veggies like asparagus or broccoli which might be best complement to this soup. Adding some bitterness might cleanses your palate and it suits distinct and intense onion flavor of French onion soup. Acidity of wine might cut against flavor of French onion soup. If you are having combination of broth and onions then you can easily prepare this soup. Most of the main dishes goes with french onion soup and you can add some bitterness to soup.

Conclusion

If you are seeking for the tasty starter then French Onion soup is the best choice and you can add wooden spoon in order to scrape up onion bits. It is good enough to be paired with the vegetable dishes, meat and fish.