French Onion Soup Recipe
A classic French Onion Soup recipe that is rich, savory, and comforting. Caramelized onions simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 5 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toasted Baguette and Cheese:
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and caramelized, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Simmer the Soup: Add garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for another minute. Pour in the beef broth, white wine, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheesy Toast: Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a slice of toasted baguette and a generous amount of Gruyere cheese. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is best served immediately to enjoy the gooey cheese and crispy baguette.
- For a deeper flavor, you can add a splash of brandy or sherry when simmering the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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