Description
French Onion Soup is a classic dish made from caramelized onions and beef broth, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 8 slices of baguette
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Add white wine and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler.
- Serve soup in bowls, top with toasted baguette and cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and use a different cheese.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, classic soup, onion soup, French cuisine