Description
Classic French onion soup with rich flavors and a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of baguette
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine and cook until reduced by half.
- Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat broiler.
- Place baguette slices on top of soup and sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use a good quality beef broth for better flavor.
- Let the onions caramelize for a deep flavor.
- Feel free to add a splash of brandy for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: perfect french onion soup