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Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

Easy French Onion Soup Recipe
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4.8 from 22 reviews

Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy French Onion Soup, a classic recipe featuring caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a special meal.

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

Soup Base:

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

For Serving:

  • 1 baguette (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook until golden and caramelized.
  2. Prepare Soup Base: Add garlic, then flour. Pour in wine, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and thyme. Simmer.
  3. Toast Baguette: Broil baguette slices until golden.
  4. Assemble: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette slices, and Gruyère. Broil until cheese melts.
  5. Serve: Enjoy hot!

Notes

  • If you don’t have oven-safe bowls, toast the bread with cheese separately and float on top of the soup before serving.
  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, though beef broth gives the most traditional flavor.

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