Description
This French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort dish: sweet caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef broth, topped with crusty bread and blanketed under a layer of bubbly melted cheese. It’s rustic, cozy, and indulgent — perfect for a comforting dinner starter or a main dish on a cold night.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
Soup Base:
- 6 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef & chicken broth)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For Topping:
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (Swiss or mozzarella can substitute)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic, sugar, and salt. Cook slowly, stirring often, for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Deglaze & Simmer: Add wine to deglaze the pan (optional). Stir in broth, thyme, bay leaf, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer 25–30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Bowls: Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with toasted baguette slices and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese.
- Broil to Perfection: Place bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve Hot: Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 52mg