Description
A timeless French Onion Soup made with slowly caramelized onions, savory beef broth, toasted baguette, and melted Gruyere cheese for a rich, comforting bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups thinly sliced onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 cups high-quality beef broth
- 4 slices baguette, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, thyme leaves, bay leaf, and a teaspoon of salt.
- Lower the heat and cook slowly, stirring every 10 minutes, until onions are deeply caramelized.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and bring to a boil briefly.
- Add beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls and top each with a toasted baguette slice.
- Divide cheese evenly over the bread.
- Broil until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
Notes
- Yellow onions are traditional, but a mix of onions adds depth.
- If avoiding wine, substitute beef broth with a splash of vinegar.
- Watch closely under the broiler to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop and Broiler
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg