French Onion Soup
Rich French onion soup made with slowly caramelized onions, savory beef broth, toasted baguette, and melted Gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar (optional)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot.
2. Add onions and cook until deeply caramelized, 40–55 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in wine and scrape the browned bits.
6. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
7. Simmer for 20–25 minutes. Season to taste.
8. Toast baguette slices at 400°F for 5–8 minutes.
9. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls and top with bread and cheese.
10. Broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
Notes
Caramelize onions slowly for the best flavor.
Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Prepare the soup base up to 4 days ahead.
Freeze soup without bread or cheese for up to 3 months.
Use Swiss or Emmental cheese instead of Gruyere.
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