French Onion Soup
A classic French dish featuring caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and topped with melted Gruyère cheese for a heartwarming comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian (with broth substitution)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow or sweet Onions
- 6 cups Beef Broth
- 1 or 2 Baguette
- 2 cups Gruyère Cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin rings, keeping slices uniform.
- Sauté in butter and oil over medium heat until they sweat and soften.
- Be patient and cook for 30 to 40 minutes until caramelized.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper once onions are golden brown.
- Deglaze the pot with a splash of water or broth if needed.
- Add the beef broth and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Toast the sliced baguette in the oven until crispy.
- Cheese the soup by adding baguette and Gruyère to oven-safe bowls and broil until bubbly.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth. Experiment with additional toppings or spices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe, Classic French Recipe