Description
Experience the warmth of French Onion Soup with Toasted Gruyère, a comforting dish featuring sweet caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with crispy baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this classic recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 baguette, sliced into thick pieces
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 25-30 minutes until they are translucent and golden brown.
- Pour in the dry white wine and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Add beef broth and thyme to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.
- While simmering, toast the baguette slices until golden brown.
- Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls, place toasted baguette slices on top, and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyère cheese.
- Broil in an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using a mix of cheeses like Swiss or provolone. - Enhance the soup’s aroma by adding fresh herbs such as bay leaves during cooking. - To avoid soggy bread, ensure that your baguette slices are well toasted before adding them to the soup.