Description
A cozy and comforting French Onion Soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 large yellow onions (about 3 pounds), thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or more broth if skipping)
- 6 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef and chicken broth)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 8 to 10 slices baguette, toasted
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded (or Swiss)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and get organized.
- Caramelize the onions slowly in a pot with butter and olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 40 to 55 minutes.
- Add garlic and flour, stirring for 1 minute. Then pour in white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Simmer the soup by adding broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
- Toast the baguette slices at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the soup in oven-safe bowls with toasted bread and melted cheese, broiling until bubbly and browned.
Notes
For best results, be patient with the onions and use a broth you enjoy. Adjust seasoning before serving to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg