Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of Easy French Onion Soup, a delightful blend of sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this comforting dish is sure to create smiles and fond memories at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups high-quality beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced into thick pieces
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly to ensure even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add sliced onions and stir to coat.
- Cook onions for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Pour in the white wine; simmer briefly while scraping brown bits from the pot. Add beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- While soup simmers, toast baguette slices until golden.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until cheese bubbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or swap cheeses for variety. - To enhance richness, combine beef and vegetable broth during cooking.