Description
A warm and comforting French Onion Soup featuring caramelized onions in rich broth, topped with melted cheese and crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 4 cups of beef broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 teaspoon of thyme (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 baguette or any crusty bread, sliced
- Optional: A splash of sparkling grape juice, pomegranate, or cranberry juice
Instructions
- Begin by heating your butter and olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the sliced onions.
- Sprinkle the teaspoon of sugar over the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes until golden-brown.
- Once the onions are beautifully caramelized, add the thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine thoroughly.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring to incorporate the flavors from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- While your soup is simmering, prepare your bread by slicing the baguette into thick pieces and toasting them lightly.
- Preheat your oven to broil. After the soup has simmered, ladle it into oven-safe bowls and place a slice of toasted bread on top of each bowl.
- Generously sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over the bread.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil them for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace beef broth with vegetable broth. Experimenting with different herbs can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg