French Onion Soup
A comforting classic French onion soup with caramelized onions, savory broth, and a melty layer of Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large Onions
- 8 cups Beef broth
- 1 Baguette
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- A few sprigs Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly.
- Melt the butter over medium heat and cook the onions for about 30 minutes until soft and golden brown.
- Stir in the fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, then add the dry white wine to deglaze the pot.
- Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to broil. Slice the baguette and toast on a baking sheet until golden.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil the bowls for 2-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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