Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of classic French Onion Soup, a timeless dish that brings together sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and topped with crusty bread and gooey melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this soup is as delightful to prepare as it is to savor. With its deep, savory taste and satisfying cheesiness, French Onion Soup is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese
- 1 French baguette
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute. Add wine (if using) and scrape the pot's bottom. Pour in the beef broth along with thyme, bay leaf, and pepper. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Remove bay leaf from soup; ladle into oven-safe bowls, topping with toasted bread and shredded cheese.
- Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg