Description
French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that warms the soul with its rich flavors and gooey cheese topping. This easy-to-make recipe features sweet caramelized onions simmered in savory beef broth, topped with crusty baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests, each bowl offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory tastes that will transport you to a cozy French bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet yellow onions (about 2 lbs), thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until golden brown (20-30 minutes).
- Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme; stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet; toast under broiler until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, place toasted baguette on top, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden (3-5 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg