Description
French Onion Soup is a classic comfort dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. This rich blend of sweet caramelized onions and savory beef broth is topped with melted Gruyère cheese and crispy baguette slices. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this easy-to-make soup will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 25 minutes).
- Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Add beef broth and thyme; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Toast baguette slices until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with high-quality vegetable broth. - Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or aged cheddar for varied flavors.