French Onion Soup
A cozy bowl of classic French Onion Soup, perfect for warming your soul with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4–5 cups beef broth
- 1 loaf baguette, sliced
- 1–2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: splash of dry white wine
- Optional: bay leaf and fresh thyme for flavor
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in a heavy-bottomed pot with butter and salt for 30–40 minutes until golden.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine, scraping up browned bits for flavor.
- Add the beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, and remove bay leaf.
- Prepare the baguette by toasting slices under the broiler.
- Assemble the soup in oven-safe bowls with toasted baguette and cheese on top.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and olive oil; you can also experiment with different wines or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipes, Cozy Meals, French Cuisine