Description
A classic and comforting French onion soup recipe that is easy to make at home. Caramelized onions simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook until golden and caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, then deglaze with white wine. Simmer.
- Simmer Soup: Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Season and simmer.
- Prepare Toppings: Toast baguette slices. Remove bay leaf from soup.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese or mozzarella if Gruyère is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
