Description
A classic French Onion Soup recipe that features deeply caramelized onions in a flavorful beef broth, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
Soup Base:
- 6 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For Serving:
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, salt, sugar, and pepper. Cook slowly until caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, deglaze with white wine, then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Prepare Toppings: Toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette slice and Gruyère. Broil until cheese is melted.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip Worcestershire or use a vegetarian substitute.
- You can also use Swiss or provolone cheese if Gruyère is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
