Description
French onion soup is the epitome of comfort food, offering a warm and savory experience with its rich caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey cheese topping. Perfect for chilly evenings or intimate gatherings, this dish delivers a delightful blend of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow onions (about 1.5 lbs), thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for about 20 minutes until translucent and caramelized.
- Pour in the dry white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Add thyme and simmer until reduced by half (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly and golden (about 5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added richness, try different cheeses like Swiss or cheddar. If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.