Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Best French Onion Soup, featuring caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese. This classic French soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as an impressive starter for a dinner party.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Soup Base:
- 8 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, cook onions with butter, olive oil, salt, and sugar until caramelized. Add garlic.
- Thicken the Base: Sprinkle flour over onions, then add wine, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer.
- Prepare the Toppings: Toast baguette slices. Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese.
- Broil: Broil bowls until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use sweet or yellow onions for the best flavor.
- Consider Swiss or Gruyère-mozzarella mix for cheese.
- Broiling gives the classic bubbly, golden top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiled
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
