Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this classic French Onion Soup recipe. Caramelized onions simmered in a savory beef broth, topped with cheesy Gruyère croutons – the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Toasts:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook until deep golden brown and caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, then deglaze with wine. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Toasts: Toast baguette slices, top with Gruyère, and broil until melted.
- Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls, top with cheese toast, and broil until golden. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and yellow onions for depth of flavor.
- Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Melt cheese directly on the soup by broiling each bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
