Description
A comforting and classic French Onion Soup recipe that features deeply caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and a gooey Gruyère cheese topping. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 6 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette (sliced)
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, cook onions, salt, and sugar in butter and oil until golden.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, deglaze with wine, then add broth, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer: Cook for 20–25 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Toppings: Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette slices and cheese, broil until melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit Worcestershire sauce or use a vegan alternative.
- For deeper flavor, use a mix of beef and chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
