Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Easy French Onion Soup, a classic recipe that combines caramelized onions, savory broth, toasty baguette, and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of French cuisine.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 6 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
For the topping:
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 25–30 minutes until caramelized.
- Finish the soup: Add garlic, wine, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: Toast baguette slices under the broiler. Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette slices and cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Broil the bowls until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of beef and chicken broth.
- Make the onions ahead for convenience.
- Use oven-safe ramekins for a traditional presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop + Broiler
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
